How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES885 - A coverage has been assigned to dependency &1 more than once

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 885

• Message text: A coverage has been assigned to dependency &1 more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES885 - A coverage has been assigned to dependency &1 more than once ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES885 indicates that a coverage has been assigned to a dependency more than once. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Plant Maintenance modules, where dependencies and coverage are used to manage resources and schedules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The same coverage (e.g., a resource, task, or maintenance plan) has been assigned multiple times to a single dependency.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the dependencies and coverages, leading to unintended duplications.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same coverage being assigned multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the dependencies and coverages are managed.
  Review the assignments for the specific dependency indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Identify any duplicate coverage assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, remove the