How To Fix EAM_MTPLNGBKT018 - Enter a unique label for the planning bucket

EAM_MTPLNGBKT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_MTPLNGBKT - Maintenence Planning Bucket

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a unique label for the planning bucket

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EAM_MTPLNGBKT018 - Details

• The SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT018 indicates that a unique label must be entered for the planning bucket in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a planning bucket without providing a unique identifier or label that distinguishes it from other planning buckets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Label: The label you are trying to use for the planning bucket already exists in the system.
  Empty Label: You may not have entered any label at all, which is required for the planning bucket.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings that enforce unique labels for planning buckets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Unique Label: Ensure that the label you are entering for the planning bucket is unique. You can check existing planning buckets to find a label that is not already in use.
  Check for Existing Labels: Navigate to the planning bucket configuration or list to see if the