How To Fix /SAPAPO/EOG753 - Copying not possible. Template plan & and target plan & are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EOG -

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Copying not possible. Template plan & and target plan & are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOG753 - Copying not possible. Template plan & and target plan & are identical ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOG753 indicates that there is an issue with copying a planning object (like a template plan) to a target plan in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The specific message states that the template plan and the target plan are identical, which means that the system has detected that both plans have the same characteristics or data, making the copying operation unnecessary or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Plans: The most straightforward cause is that the template plan and the target plan are indeed identical in terms of their structure and data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the system is incorrectly identifying the plans as identical.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the same plan for both the template and target.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plan Identicality: Verify that the template plan and the target plan are not the same. You can do this by comparing their characteristics, data, and settings.
  Select Different Plans: If they are identical, choose a different target plan that has different characteristics or data to copy the template plan into.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the plans should not be identical, review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the copying process and any specific requirements or limitations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to planning in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance or /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning area configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform copying operations in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully copy the planning data as needed.