How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE202 - Data manager &1 is already assigned to application ALL (all applications)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Data manager &1 is already assigned to application ALL (all applications)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE202 - Data manager &1 is already assigned to application ALL (all applications) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE202 indicates that a data manager is already assigned to the application "ALL" in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to assign a data manager to an application that is already linked to another data manager.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The data manager you are trying to assign is already assigned to the application "ALL" or another application.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the data manager settings or application settings.
  System Lock: Sometimes, the system may have a lock on the data manager due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DM (Data Manager) and check the current assignments of the data manager.
  Identify if the data manager is already assigned to the application "ALL" or any other application.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the data manager is already assigned and you want to reassign it, you may need to remove the existing assignment first.
  Navigate to the relevant settings and unassign the data manager from the application "ALL".
  
  
  
  Use a Different Data Manager:
  
  If you need to keep the current assignment, consider using a different data manager that is not already assigned to the application.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the data manager. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12 to see if any sessions are holding locks on the data manager.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to data managers and application assignments for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/DM: Data Manager maintenance.
  SM12: To check for locks on database entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices on managing data managers and application assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PE202 and successfully manage your data manager assignments in SAP APO.