3746934 - Cannot share master data favorites after upgrade to excel add‑in 2602; error “to share a favorite, the favorite must be open and active”

• Users cannot share master data favorites in the IBP excel add‑in.
• The error message displayed is: “To share a favorite, the favorite must be open and active.”
• Templates can be shared without issues.
• The problem started after upgrading to excel add‑in version 2602.
• A newly created favorite can be shared once immediately, but subsequent attempts show the same error.
• Existing master data favorites are not shareable.

• Product: SAP Integrated Business Planning
• SAP IBP, add-in for Microsoft Excel (User Interface)

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