How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT117 - Item & already exists

/SAPAPO/RRP_PT117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Item & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT117 - Item & already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT117 Item & already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning books or data that involves the same item being entered multiple times in a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the item you are trying to add or process already exists in the planning book or the data structure you are working with. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The item has already been entered in the planning book or data set.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external source, duplicates may arise if the data is not properly cleaned or validated before import.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning book or the data model that allow for duplicates to be created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the planning book