How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA156 - An actuals row has already been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: An actuals row has already been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA156 - An actuals row has already been created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA156 indicates that an attempt was made to create an actuals row in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, but an actuals row for the same data already exists. This typically occurs during the process of data entry or during the execution of a planning function that tries to create or update actuals data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create an actuals row for a combination of key figures and characteristics that already has an existing entry.
  Data Load Issues: If data is being loaded from an external source (like a data warehouse), there may be issues with the data integrity, leading to duplicate records.
  Incorrect Planning Function: The planning function or process being executed may not be correctly configured, leading to attempts to create actuals where they already exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Actuals: Before attempting to create a new actuals row,