How To Fix UPC_FW048 - Planning profile &1 already exists

UPC_FW048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_FW - Messages for Planning Framework, Areas, Levels and Packages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Planning profile &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a planning profile with technical name "
&V1. However, a planning profile with this name already exists.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different technical name for the planning profile.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW048 - Planning profile &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW048 indicates that a planning profile with the specified name already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new planning profile with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a planning profile with a name that has already been assigned to another planning profile in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the uniqueness of the planning profile names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC_FW048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the planning profile management area in SAP (usually found in the relevant module, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning or SAP BW).
  Search for the planning profile using the name you intended to use. If it exists, you will need to either modify it or