How To Fix KH355 - Data mining method & already exists

KH355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Data mining method & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH355 - Data mining method & already exists ?

  The SAP error message KH355, which states "Data mining method & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or define a data mining method in SAP that has the same name or identifier as an existing method. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA, where data mining and predictive analytics functionalities are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new data mining method with a name that is already in use.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that is causing the system to incorrectly identify existing methods.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts with existing methods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Methods: Before creating a new data mining method, check the list of existing methods to ensure that