How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE006 - Event &1 is specified more than one time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Event &1 is specified more than one time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE006 - Event &1 is specified more than one time ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE006 indicates that an event (denoted as &1) has been specified more than once in a particular context, such as in a planning scenario or a configuration setup. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where events are defined for processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the duplication of event definitions. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same event is added multiple times.
  Data import or migration processes that inadvertently create duplicate entries.
  Configuration issues where the same event is referenced in multiple places without proper checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Review the configuration or planning setup where the error is occurring.
  Check the list of events defined for the relevant planning object or scenario.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the same event is listed more than once, remove the duplicate entries.
  Ensure that