How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2014 - iPPE object already exists (for creation)

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: iPPE object already exists (for creation)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2014 - iPPE object already exists (for creation) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2014 indicates that there is an attempt to create an iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) object that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with iPPE objects, which are used for modeling complex products and their processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Object: The iPPE object you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same key or identifier.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to an attempt to create an object that is already present.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the system configuration or data consistency that are causing the system to incorrectly identify the existence of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Object:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM or