How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT115 - Event type with the same name already exists, use other event catalog id

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Event type with the same name already exists, use other event catalog id

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT115 - Event type with the same name already exists, use other event catalog id ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT115 indicates that there is an attempt to create an event in the Demand Planning (DP) module of SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) with an event type name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new event type but the name you are using is already associated with another event type in the same event catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Event Type Name: The primary cause of this error is that the event type name you are trying to create is already in use within the same event catalog.
  Event Catalog ID Conflict: The event catalog ID you are using may already contain an event type with the same name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Event Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT or use the relevant menu path to view existing event types in the event catalog.
  Look for the event type name you are trying to create. If it exists, you will need to choose a different name for your new event type.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Name:
  
  When creating a new event type, ensure that the name is unique within the event catalog. You can append a suffix or prefix to the name to differentiate it.
  
  
  
  Change Event Catalog ID:
  
  If you need to keep the same event type name, consider using a different event catalog ID that does not have the conflicting event type.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Event Type:
  
  If the existing event type is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it to free up the name. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other processes that rely on that event type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing event types and catalogs in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT for managing event types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify event types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT115 error and successfully create your event type in SAP APO.