How To Fix UPB396 - Planning folder name &1 is already assigned

UPB396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Planning folder name &1 is already assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB396 - Planning folder name &1 is already assigned ?

  The SAP error message UPB396, which states "Planning folder name &1 is already assigned," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when you attempt to create or rename a planning folder that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you try to create a new planning folder or rename an existing one to a name that is already in use by another planning folder. Each planning folder must have a unique name within the system to avoid conflicts and ensure proper organization of planning data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Planning Folders:
  
  Navigate to the planning folder management area in your SAP BPC or IBP system.
  Review the list of existing planning folders to confirm that the name you are trying to use is indeed already taken.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different Name:
  
  If the name is already