How To Fix WXP108 - Planning step &1 already exists. Select a different name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Planning step &1 already exists. Select a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP108 - Planning step &1 already exists. Select a different name ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP108 Planning step &1 already exists. Select a different name.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or copy a planning step in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), and the name (ID) you are trying to assign to the planning step already exists in the system.
  
  Planning steps are unique identifiers within a planning version or planning area.
  The system enforces uniqueness to avoid confusion or overwriting existing planning steps.
  Attempting to create a new planning step with a name that is already used triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the planning step name you want to create is unique.
  
  
  Check existing planning steps:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where planning steps are maintained (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC90 or relevant planning step maintenance transaction).
  Review the list of existing planning steps to confirm the names already in use.
  
  
  
  Choose a different name:
  
  When creating or copying a planning step, enter a new, unique name that does not exist in the system.
  Use a naming convention that helps avoid duplicates (e.g., include date, version, or other identifiers).
  
  
  
  If copying a planning step:
  
  When copying, the system may default to the original name.
  Change the name in the copy dialog before saving.
  
  
  
  Check for case sensitivity:
  
  SAP planning step names may be case-sensitive or case-insensitive depending on configuration.
  Ensure the new name differs sufficiently from existing ones.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Planning Step:
  
  A planning step represents a stage or version in the planning process, allowing planners to create multiple scenarios or versions of a plan.
  
  
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - Planning Book maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC94 - Planning Step maintenance
  SAP APO Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Use meaningful and systematic naming conventions for planning steps.
  Regularly clean up or archive obsolete planning steps to avoid clutter.
  Document planning step names and their purposes for team clarity.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning step creation.
  Refer to SAP APO SCM documentation for detailed planning step management.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.