How To Fix /PM0/AB_AT111 - PDS target &1 is same as PDS source => Error

/PM0/AB_AT111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_AT -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: PDS target &1 is same as PDS source => Error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_AT111 - PDS target &1 is same as PDS source => Error ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_AT111 PDS target &1 is same as PDS source => Error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Production Planning (PP) when working with Production Data Structures (PDS). This error indicates that the target PDS you are trying to create or modify is the same as the source PDS, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to copy or transfer data from one PDS to another, but both the source and target PDS are the same. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the planning setup.
  A mistake in the selection of the target PDS during a copy or transfer operation.
  A misunderstanding of the PDS structure and its intended use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PDS Names: Verify that the target PDS name is different from the source PDS name. Ensure that you are not inadvertently