How To Fix /PM0/ABU_CORR012 - Invalid entry: Btrans and Action fields not possible at same time

/PM0/ABU_CORR012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_CORR -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid entry: Btrans and Action fields not possible at same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_CORR012 - Invalid entry: Btrans and Action fields not possible at same time ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_CORR012 Invalid entry: Btrans and Action fields not possible at same time typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when dealing with maintenance notifications or orders. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the data being entered, specifically regarding the "Btrans" (Business Transaction) and "Action" fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Fields: The error arises when both the Btrans and Action fields are populated simultaneously. In SAP, these fields are mutually exclusive, meaning that you can only use one at a time.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows both fields to be filled, which is not supported by the business logic.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently filled both fields while trying to create or modify a maintenance notification or order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the input fields in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that