How To Fix PMRP010 - Reference ID and simulation ID &1 cannot be the same

PMRP010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Reference ID and simulation ID &1 cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP010 - Reference ID and simulation ID &1 cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message PMRP010 indicates that there is an issue with the reference ID and simulation ID being the same in a particular operation, typically related to project management or resource planning in SAP. This error often arises in the context of project management (PM) or production planning (PP) modules when trying to create or simulate a project or resource plan.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that the reference ID (which usually refers to an existing project or resource) and the simulation ID (which is meant for testing or simulating changes) must be distinct. When both IDs are the same, the system cannot process the request as it leads to ambiguity in identifying which data set to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the reference ID and simulation ID you are entering are different. Review the values you are using