How To Fix KG408 - Profile & already exists in another application

KG408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Profile & already exists in another application

What causes this issue?

Forecast profiles from different applications may not have the same
name. Profile &V1& already exists in application &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG408 - Profile & already exists in another application ?

  The SAP error message KG408, which states "Profile & already exists in another application," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a profile that already exists in a different application within the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with cost center planning, profit center planning, or other areas where profiles are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profile Name: The profile name you are trying to create or modify is already in use by another application or module within SAP.
  Cross-Application Usage: Some profiles are shared across different applications, and the system prevents the creation of a duplicate to maintain data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are causing the system to recognize the profile as already existing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KP26, KP27, or KP28 (depending on the context) to check if the profile already exists.
  You can also use transaction SE11