How To Fix VCH_L2A_WORKSPACE072 - An LOVC profile already exists with name &1 for product &2

VCH_L2A_WORKSPACE072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_WORKSPACE - VCH Transition Workspace Message Class

• Message number: 072

• Message text: An LOVC profile already exists with name &1 for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_WORKSPACE072 - An LOVC profile already exists with name &1 for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_WORKSPACE072 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a LOVC (Logistics Order Value Chain) profile for a specific product, but a profile with the same name already exists for that product. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring logistics processes or managing product data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate LOVC profile name for the specified product. This can happen if:
  
  A user is trying to create a new LOVC profile with a name that is already in use.
  There was an incomplete or failed attempt to create or modify a profile, leaving it in a state that still recognizes the name.
  There may be a misunderstanding about the naming conventions or existing profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where LOVC