How To Fix MA368 - Planning hierarchy already created. Choose 'Change'

MA368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Planning hierarchy already created. Choose 'Change'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA368 - Planning hierarchy already created. Choose 'Change' ?

  The SAP error message MA368, which states "Planning hierarchy already created. Choose 'Change'," typically occurs when you attempt to create a planning hierarchy in SAP that already exists. This can happen in various modules, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Hierarchy: The planning hierarchy you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using the wrong transaction code or option that is meant for creating a new hierarchy instead of modifying an existing one.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify existing hierarchies, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Instead of Create: Instead of trying to create a new planning hierarchy, select the option to change the existing hierarchy. This is usually done by navigating to the appropriate transaction or menu option that allows you to modify the existing hierarchy.
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: Before