How To Fix MF311 - Entry & already exists. Please choose another name

MF311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Entry & already exists. Please choose another name

What causes this issue?

The name of the evaluation profile already exists.

System Response

The profile cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another name to create a profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF311 - Entry & already exists. Please choose another name ?

  The SAP error message MF311 ("Entry & already exists. Please choose another name") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new entry (such as a material, vendor, or other master data) in the system, but an entry with the same identifier (like a name or code) already exists. This is a common issue in SAP systems where unique identifiers are required for certain data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the identifier you are trying to use (e.g., material number, vendor ID) is already in use in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the identifier you are trying to create, leading to confusion with existing entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing entries in the relevant table or