How To Fix /SAPAPO/MD358 - Display profile & already exists (Change profile name)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MD -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Display profile & already exists (Change profile name)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD358 - Display profile & already exists (Change profile name) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD358 Display profile & already exists (Change profile name) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a display profile that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the name you are trying to use for the display profile is already taken by another profile.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profile Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new display profile with a name that is already in use by another profile.
  System Configuration: There may be system configurations or settings that prevent the creation of profiles with duplicate names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing display profiles (usually /SAPAPO/MDP1 or similar).
  List all existing display profiles and check if the name you are trying to use is already in use.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Profile:
  
  If the profile name is already taken, choose a different, unique name for your new display profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Profile:
  
  If you intended to modify an existing profile, you can select the existing profile and make the necessary changes instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to display profiles in APO for any additional guidelines or naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify display profiles in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP1 (for creating and managing display profiles) and /SAPAPO/MDP2 (for displaying profiles).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to display profiles and this specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your display profile in SAP APO.