How To Fix MMRP01701 - Char. filter &1 already exists and cannot be overwritten

MMRP01701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Char. filter &1 already exists and cannot be overwritten

What causes this issue?

You want to save a characteristic filter under a name that already
exists as a key on the databse (that is, you want to overwrite an
already existing entry). This is only possible if you created the
already existing filter.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMRP01701 - Char. filter &1 already exists and cannot be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01701 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a characteristic filter that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to create a characteristic filter with a name that already exists in the system. Each characteristic filter must have a unique identifier, and if you attempt to create a new one with the same name as an existing filter, the system will prevent this action to avoid conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MMRP01701 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Filters: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where you manage characteristic filters (e.g., transaction CL02 for class management).
  Look for the characteristic filter with the name specified in the