How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA795 - Profile & has already been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Profile & has already been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA795 - Profile & has already been created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA795 Profile & has already been created typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to create a planning profile that already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of planning areas, planning books, or other related settings.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the planning profile you are trying to create has already been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You or another user have previously created the profile.
  There was an attempt to create a duplicate profile with the same name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MA01 for creating planning profiles) and check if the profile already exists.
  Use the transaction code /SAPAPO/MA02 to display the existing profiles and confirm if the one you are trying to create is already listed.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Profile:
  
  If the profile already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing profile instead of creating a new one. Use the transaction /SAPAPO/MA02 to edit the profile.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you need to create a new profile and the existing one cannot be modified, consider using a different name for the new profile to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the profile was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the profile is not locked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning profiles for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect there may be a system issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MA01 (Create Planning Profile), /SAPAPO/MA02 (Change Planning Profile), and /SAPAPO/MA03 (Display Planning Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify planning profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your configuration tasks in SAP APO.