How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP01703 - Sorting variant &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP01 -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Sorting variant &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01703 - Sorting variant &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01703 Sorting variant &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create a sorting variant that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the sorting variant you are attempting to create has the same name as an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Sorting Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the sorting variant you are trying to create has the same name as an already existing sorting variant in the system.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can occur due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Sorting Variants:
  
  Before creating a new sorting variant, check the existing sorting variants to see if the one you want to create already exists.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where sorting variants are managed (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/RSP0 for reporting or /SAPAPO/RSO1 for sorting variants).
  
  
  
  Rename the New Sorting Variant:
  
  If the sorting variant already exists, consider using a different name for your new sorting variant to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Variant:
  
  If the existing sorting variant meets your requirements, you can modify it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Variants:
  
  If there are old or unused sorting variants that you no longer need, you can delete them to free up the name for new variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing sorting variants and other related configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sorting variants and their management in APO.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create, modify, or delete sorting variants in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your sorting variants in SAP APO.