How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO358 - Display profile & already exists. Change profile name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Display profile & already exists. Change profile name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO358 - Display profile & already exists. Change profile name ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO358 Display profile & already exists. Change profile name? typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when you attempt to create a new display profile with a name that already exists in the system. This is a common issue when managing display profiles, which are used to define how data is presented in various APO transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the attempt to create a display profile with a name that is already in use. Each display profile must have a unique name to avoid conflicts and ensure that the system can differentiate between different profiles.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you are trying to create the display profile (e.g., /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning).
  Look for an option to view existing display profiles. This may be under a menu option like "Display Profiles" or "Manage Profiles."
  Search for the profile name you are trying to create to confirm that it already exists.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Profile:
  
  If the profile name is already in use, choose a different, unique name for your new display profile.
  Ensure that the new name follows any naming conventions your organization may have in place.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Profile:
  
  If you intended to modify an existing profile rather than create a new one, you can select the existing profile and make the necessary changes instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Profiles (if applicable):
  
  If there are old or unused profiles that you no longer need, consider deleting them to free up the name for reuse. Be cautious with this step, as it may affect other users or processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SC for Supply Chain Planning, where display profiles are commonly used.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing display profiles and best practices for naming conventions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify display profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your display profile in SAP APO.