How To Fix PDS_MAINT013 - Same selection as before, no new PDS was assigned

PDS_MAINT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDS_MAINT - Messages for PDS Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Same selection as before, no new PDS was assigned

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PDS_MAINT013 - Details

• The SAP error message PDS_MAINT013 ("Same selection as before, no new PDS was assigned") typically occurs in the context of Product Data Structure (PDS) maintenance in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a PDS that is already assigned to the selected object, and therefore, no changes are made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the PDS you are trying to assign is already assigned to the same object (e.g., a product or location).
  No Changes Made: The system detects that the selection criteria and the PDS being assigned are the same as the previous selection, leading to no new assignment.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected the same PDS or object inadvertently, leading to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Assignments: Verify the current PDS assignments for the product or location you are working with.