How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP149 - Report name already used. Choose a different name

/SAPAPO/PRP149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Report name already used. Choose a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP149 - Report name already used. Choose a different name ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP149 Report name already used. Choose a different name typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when you attempt to create or save a report with a name that is already in use. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a planning report, a key figure report, or any other type of report within the APO environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Report Name: The most common cause of this error is that the report name you are trying to use is already taken by another report in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with report names that are already defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If reports have been transported from one system to another, there may be naming conflicts that arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Name: The simplest solution is to select a different, unique name