How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_KEY010 - Planning area &1, planning version &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_KEY -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Planning area &1, planning version &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_KEY010 - Planning area &1, planning version &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_KEY010 indicates that there is an attempt to create a planning area or planning version in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) that already exists in the system. This error typically arises during the configuration or setup of planning areas and versions in the SAP APO environment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Planning Area/Version: You are trying to create a planning area or version with a name that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding or misconfiguration in the planning area or version setup process.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, there might be a conflict with existing objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Planning Areas/Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 (for planning areas) or /SAPAPO/MP31 (for planning versions) to list existing planning areas or versions.
  Verify if the planning area or version you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If the planning area or version already exists, consider using a different name that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct steps for creating planning areas and versions. Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the error is related to transport issues, check the transport logs and ensure that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Objects:
  
  If the existing planning area or version is no longer needed, you may consider deleting it (if appropriate) or modifying it to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MP30: Display Planning Area
  /SAPAPO/MP31: Display Planning Version
  /SAPAPO/MP32: Change Planning Area
  /SAPAPO/MP33: Change Planning Version
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on planning areas and versions in SAP APO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.