How To Fix /PM0/ABC_IBC141 - Source and target are identical; select another template/status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABC_IBC -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Source and target are identical; select another template/status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC141 - Source and target are identical; select another template/status ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC141 indicates that there is an issue with the source and target being identical in a specific operation, likely related to data transfer or template selection in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation that requires distinct source and target entities, but both are set to the same value.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Source and Target: The most common cause of this error is that the source and target parameters in your operation (like a data import, export, or transformation) are set to the same entity or template.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the source and target are not meant to be the same.
  Template Selection: If you are using templates for data operations, the selected template for both source and target might be the same.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Source or Target: Modify your operation to ensure that the source and target are different. This could involve selecting a different template or entity for either the source or the target.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the operation you are trying to perform. Ensure that the source and target are set correctly and are not inadvertently set to the same value.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for source and target settings.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your process to catch this type of error and provide a user-friendly message or guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or user groups where others may have encountered and resolved this issue.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue with different configurations to better understand the cause and potential solutions.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target are distinct and reviewing your configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/ABC_IBC141.