How To Fix UPC_FW081 - Selections for user &1 already exist

UPC_FW081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Selections for user &1 already exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to create values (selections) to a variable for the user "
&V1&". However, values are already exist for this user.

How to fix this error?

Create values for another user, or change the existing values for the
user in the list.

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_FW081 - Selections for user &1 already exist ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW081 indicates that there are already existing selections for the specified user in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of planning or forecasting. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or save a new selection set that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that the user is trying to create a selection set (like a planning layout or a filter) that already exists. This can happen if:
  
  The user has previously created a selection set with the same name or criteria.
  There is a naming conflict with another user's selection set.
  The system is configured to prevent duplicate selections for the same user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC_FW081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Selections:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the error occurred.
  Look for an option to view or manage existing selections or layouts.
  Identify