How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE213 - SNP name &1 is already being used in the same PP/DS plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE -

• Message number: 213

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE213 - SNP name &1 is already being used in the same PP/DS plan ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_GENERATE213 indicates that there is a conflict with the SNP (Supply Network Planning) name in the context of a PP/DS (Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling) plan. Specifically, it means that the SNP name you are trying to use is already in use within the same PP/DS plan.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate SNP Name: The most common cause of this error is that the SNP name you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system for the same planning area or PP/DS plan.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the planning area settings that lead to this conflict.
  Data Migration or Import Issues: If data has been migrated or imported into the system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing SNP Names: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning) and check the existing SNP names in the planning area. Ensure that the name you are trying to use is not already in use.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete Duplicate: 
  
  If you find that the SNP name is already in use, consider renaming the new SNP or deleting the existing one if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a consistency check on the planning area to identify any potential issues that may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning and /SAPAPO/PPDS for PP/DS planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.