How To Fix PPEFILT013 - Name already exists

PPEFILT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFILT - iPPE-Workbench Filter

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Name already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFILT013 - Name already exists ?

  The SAP error message PPEFILT013: Name already exists typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying filter criteria in the SAP system, particularly in the area of Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE). This error indicates that the name you are trying to use for a filter already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new filter or object with a name that is already in use by another filter or object in the system.
  Naming Conventions: Sometimes, the naming conventions or restrictions in the system may lead to conflicts if similar names are used.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or roles may restrict the ability to create or modify certain objects, leading to confusion about existing names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Names: Before creating a new filter, check the list of existing filters to ensure that the name you