How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE212 - SNP name &1 is already being used in PP/DS plan &2

/SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: SNP name &1 is already being used in PP/DS plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE212 - SNP name &1 is already being used in PP/DS plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE212 indicates that there is a conflict with the SNP (Supply Network Planning) name being used in the PP/DS (Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling) plan. Specifically, it states that the SNP name you are trying to use is already in use in another PP/DS plan.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a SNP planning area or a planning object that has the same name as an existing one in another PP/DS plan.
  There may be a naming conflict due to the way planning areas are defined or managed in the system.
  The system enforces unique naming conventions for SNP and PP/DS plans to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Plans: 
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM or navigate to the relevant area in the SAP GUI to check the existing SNP and PP/DS plans.
  Identify the plan that is