How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01035 - There is already a description in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: There is already a description in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01035 - There is already a description in & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01035 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a description for a key figure or object in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) where a description already exists. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create a new key figure or when modifying an existing one.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of an existing description for the object you are trying to create or modify. SAP does not allow duplicate descriptions for certain objects to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where you are trying to create or modify the description.
  Look for the existing description that is causing the conflict. You can do this by searching for the key figure or object in question.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Description:
  
  If the existing description is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it to free up the name for your new entry.
  If you need to keep the existing description, consider using a different name for your new entry.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for key figures) or /SAPAPO/MC63 (for characteristics) to view and manage existing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object you are working with to understand the naming conventions and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete existing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices on managing key figures and descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01035 and proceed with your work in SAP APO.