How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI017 - Simulation version &1 already exists in planning version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Simulation version &1 already exists in planning version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI017 - Simulation version &1 already exists in planning version &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI017 indicates that a simulation version you are trying to create already exists in the specified planning version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are attempting to create a new simulation version that has the same name as an existing one.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the simulation version you are trying to create has the same identifier (name) as an already existing simulation version within the specified planning version. Each simulation version must have a unique name within its planning version.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Simulation Versions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/CDP for the Demand Planning area).
  Check the list of existing simulation versions in the specified planning version to confirm that the version you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you need to create a new simulation version, choose a different name that does not conflict with existing versions. Ensure that the new name is unique within the planning version.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Version:
  
  If the existing simulation version is no longer needed, you can delete it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect any planning processes that rely on that version.
  Alternatively, you can modify the existing simulation version if you need to update its data instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing simulation versions in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/CDP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SDP for Supply Network Planning.
  Planning Versions: Understand how planning versions work in SAP APO, including how to create, modify, and delete them.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify simulation versions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your simulation versions in SAP APO.