How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR195 - The selection name already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: The selection name already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR195 - The selection name already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR195 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a selection name in the Demand Planning (DP) module of SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) that already exists. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new selection profile or modify an existing one, and the name you are using is already in use.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection Name: The most common cause of this error is that the selection name you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a lack of proper naming conventions or checks in place that allow for duplicate names to be attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Selection Names: Before creating a new selection name, check the existing selection names in the system to ensure that the name you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where selection profiles are managed.
  
  
  Use a Unique Name: If the name already exists, choose a different, unique name for your selection profile. Consider implementing a naming convention that includes identifiers such as the date, user initials, or a descriptive prefix to avoid future conflicts.
  
  
  Modify Existing Selection: If you intended to modify an existing selection profile, ensure you are accessing the correct profile and make the necessary changes instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  Delete Unused Profiles: If there are old or unused selection profiles that are no longer needed, consider deleting them to free up names for new profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing selection profiles, such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing selection profiles and best practices for naming conventions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify selection profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your selection profiles in SAP APO.