How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE025 - Selection already exists and cannot be saved more than once

/SAPAPO/PE025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Selection already exists and cannot be saved more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE025 - Selection already exists and cannot be saved more than once ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE025 indicates that a selection you are trying to save in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system already exists. This error typically occurs when you attempt to save a selection variant or a planning book that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection: The selection variant or planning book you are trying to save has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  System Constraints: The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in planning processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Selections:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where you are trying to save the selection.
  Look for existing selections or variants that may have the same name or criteria.
  
  
  
  Rename Your Selection:
  
  If you find that a selection with the same name exists, consider renaming your selection to a unique name