How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_EMH_UI013 - PP/DS Configuration Header for Application &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_EMH_UI -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: PP/DS Configuration Header for Application &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_EMH_UI013 - PP/DS Configuration Header for Application &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_EMH_UI013 indicates that there is an attempt to create a new configuration header for the PP/DS (Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling) application, but a configuration header with the same name already exists in the system. This can occur during the configuration of the PP/DS application in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that a configuration header with the specified name already exists in the system. This can happen if the user is trying to create a new configuration without checking for existing ones.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same name for a new configuration that is already in use.
  System Migration or Data Import: If the system has been migrated or data has been imported, it is possible that duplicate configurations were created during this process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations: Before creating a new configuration header, check the existing configurations in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/RRP1 for the PP/DS planning board) and reviewing the configuration headers.
  
  
  Use a Different Name: If you find that a configuration with the same name already exists, consider using a different name for the new configuration header.
  
  
  Modify Existing Configuration: If the existing configuration is not being used or can be modified, you may choose to update or delete the existing configuration instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to PP/DS configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for creating and managing configuration headers.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration headers in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/RRP1 for the planning board and /SAPAPO/RRP2 for the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing configuration headers in PP/DS.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your PP/DS configuration headers.