How To Fix /PM0/ABX_INDEX021 - Index &1, currency &2, index levels &3, &4 overlap

/PM0/ABX_INDEX021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_INDEX -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Index &1, currency &2, index levels &3, &4 overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_INDEX021 - Index &1, currency &2, index levels &3, &4 overlap ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_INDEX021 indicates that there is an overlap in the index levels for a specific index in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error typically arises when there are conflicting entries in the index that should not overlap, particularly concerning currency and index levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Index Levels: The error occurs when two or more index entries have overlapping ranges for the same index and currency. This can happen if:
  
  The index levels are not defined correctly.
  There are duplicate entries for the same index and currency.
  Data was incorrectly imported or modified, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data in the index table has been manually altered or if there are issues with data migration, it can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Entries: Review the index entries for the specified index and currency. Look for overlapping ranges in the index levels. You can do this by:
  
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