How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE008 - Addition of multiple child templ. for the &1 related func. not allowed

/PMG/GE_GEN_MPE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Addition of multiple child templ. for the &1 related func. not allowed

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/PMG/GE_GEN_MPE008 - Details

• The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE008 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of multiple child templates for a specific function in the context of SAP Project Management or similar modules. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign more than one child template to a parent template or function, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Child Templates: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to add more than one child template to a single parent template or function. SAP restricts this to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts in template assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the template settings or the way templates are structured in the system.
  User Error: The user may inadvertently try to add multiple templates without realizing the restrictions in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Template Structure: Check the existing templates and their relationships. Ensure that you are not trying to add multiple