Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -
Message number: 220
Message text: The restriction group already exists
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/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES220
- The restriction group already exists ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES220 indicates that there is an attempt to create a restriction group in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, but a restriction group with the same identifier already exists. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring planning areas, creating new restriction groups, or during data uploads.
Cause: Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the restriction group you are trying to create already exists in the system. Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data (e.g., via a data transfer process), the data may contain entries that conflict with existing restriction groups. Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the way restriction groups are defined.
Solution: Check Existing Restriction Groups: Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/RESTRICTION or similar) to view existing restriction groups. Verify if the restriction group you are trying to create already exists. If it does,
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