How To Fix LRM148 - Policy "&1" already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Policy "&1" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM148 - Policy "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM148, which states "Policy '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management modules when you are trying to create a new policy (such as a storage policy, picking policy, etc.) that has the same name as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new policy with a name that is already in use. In SAP, each policy must have a unique identifier, and if you try to create a policy with a name that already exists in the system, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policies: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code (e.g., for storage policies, you might use SPRO to access the configuration settings).
  Look for the existing policies in the relevant area (e.g., under Warehouse Management or Logistics Execution).
  Verify if the policy name you