How To Fix LRM145 - Available policy category &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Available policy category &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM145 - Available policy category &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM145, which states "Available policy category &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Resource Management (LRM) or similar modules where policy categories are defined for various processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that you are trying to create a new policy category with a name or identifier that already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are attempting to define a new policy category with the same name as an existing one.
  There is a duplicate entry in the database for policy categories.
  The system is configured to prevent the creation of duplicate categories to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policy Categories:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where policy categories are defined.
  Look for the existing policy categories and verify if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Name:
  
  If the policy category you