How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG174 - Parameter name &1 has already been defined

/SAPAPO/DC_MSG174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Parameter name &1 has already been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG174 - Parameter name &1 has already been defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG174 indicates that a parameter name has already been defined in the context where you are trying to define it again. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are working with configuration settings, such as in the planning area or during the setup of a planning function.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to define a parameter that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When you are trying to create or modify a planning function or a planning area and you inadvertently use a parameter name that has already been defined.
  When there are duplicate entries in the configuration settings or in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Parameters: Review the existing parameters in the relevant planning function or planning area to see if the parameter name