How To Fix MDC_LOAD086 - Load is already assigned to process goal "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_LOAD - Load Messages

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Load is already assigned to process goal "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_LOAD086 - Load is already assigned to process goal "&1" ?

  The SAP error message MDC_LOAD086, which states "Load is already assigned to process goal '&1'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with process orders, production planning, or load management.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is an attempt to assign a load (such as a production order or a process order) to a process goal that has already been assigned to another load. In other words, the system is trying to assign a resource or load that is already linked to a specific process goal, which violates the constraints of the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments of the load in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like COHV for order management) and checking the status of the process goals and loads.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Release the Load:
  
  If