How To Fix DFS_MAINT_COMMON013 - Platform code is assigned to &1. Cannot assign platform group.

DFS_MAINT_COMMON013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_MAINT_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Platform code is assigned to &1. Cannot assign platform group.

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DFS_MAINT_COMMON013 - Details

• The SAP error message DFS_MAINT_COMMON013 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a platform group to a specific platform code. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's logistics or supply chain management modules, particularly when dealing with master data maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to assign a platform group to a platform code that is already assigned to another platform group. This can happen due to:
  
  Existing Assignment: The platform code is already linked to a different platform group, and SAP does not allow multiple assignments for the same platform code.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the assignment from being made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the platform assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like OVV1 (for platform groups) or OVV2