How To Fix RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION028 - More than one section found with the name &1 in book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION - Book Exception Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: More than one section found with the name &1 in book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION028 - More than one section found with the name &1 in book ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION028 indicates that there is a conflict in the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) application where more than one section is found with the same name in a book. This can occur when you have multiple sections defined in your BPC model that share the same identifier, which leads to ambiguity when the system tries to process or reference them.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Section Names: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple sections in the same book that have been assigned the same name. This can happen due to manual entry errors or during the import of sections from another environment.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration issues or incorrect settings in the BPC model can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Sections:
  
  Go to the BPC model where the error is occurring.
  Navigate to the section definitions and look for sections with the same name.
  You can use transaction codes like RSBPC or RSBPC1 to access the BPC configuration and check the sections.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate section names, you can either rename them to ensure that each section has a unique identifier or remove the unnecessary duplicates.
  Ensure that the changes are consistent with your business logic and reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Book Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the book where the error is occurring. Make sure that the sections are correctly defined and that there are no unintended duplicates.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the book to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the sections are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to help prevent similar issues from occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BPC Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BPC documentation for guidelines on section management and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION028 error and ensure that your BPC model functions correctly.