How To Fix /PRA/CA_SPF020 - Volume Type Code &1 already declared

/PRA/CA_SPF020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CA_SPF -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Volume Type Code &1 already declared

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/PRA/CA_SPF020 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/CA_SPF020 Volume Type Code &1 already declared typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where volume types are defined for certain processes. This error indicates that the volume type code you are trying to declare or use has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declaration: The volume type code you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if the same code is being used in multiple places or if there was an attempt to create it again without proper checks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the volume type codes are defined, leading to conflicts.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data where the system is unable to recognize the unique identifier for the volume type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Volume Types: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration)