How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL162 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL162 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL162 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a calendar in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, but a calendar with the same description already exists in the specified language. This error typically occurs when using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) to create or update a calendar.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Duplicate Calendar Description: The calendar you are trying to create or update has a description that already exists for the same language in the system.
  Incorrect Input Data: The input parameters provided to the BAPI may not be unique, leading to a conflict with existing records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Calendars:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CAL or relevant reports to list existing calendars and their descriptions in the specified language.
  Verify if a calendar with the same description already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Input Data:
  
  If a calendar with the same description exists, consider changing the description of the new calendar you are trying to create to ensure it is unique.
  Alternatively, if you intended to update an existing calendar, ensure you are using the correct BAPI parameters to update rather than create.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers:
  
  When creating new calendars, ensure that the combination of calendar name, description, and language is unique.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in BAPI:
  
  Implement error handling in your BAPI call to catch this specific error and take appropriate actions, such as logging the error or notifying the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required parameters and constraints.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/CAL162 error and successfully create or update your calendar in the SAP APO system.