How To Fix PPECHK318 - The action points &1(&2) and &3(&4) have the same logical position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECHK - iPPE Consistency Check

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The action points &1(&2) and &3(&4) have the same logical position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECHK318 - The action points &1(&2) and &3(&4) have the same logical position ?

  The SAP error message PPECHK318 indicates that there is a conflict in the logical positions of action points in a production planning or project management context. Specifically, it means that two action points are assigned to the same logical position, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Action Points: Two action points have been created or assigned to the same logical position in the planning process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the planning setup that allows for overlapping logical positions.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of action points, a user may have inadvertently assigned the same logical position to multiple action points.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECHK318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Action Points: Review the action points mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1(&2) and &3(&4)). Check their details to understand why they are assigned to the same logical position.
  
  
  Modify Action Points:
  
  If you find that the action points are indeed duplicates, decide which one to keep and delete or deactivate the other.
  If both action points are necessary, consider reassigning one of them to a different logical position.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for logical positions in your planning module are correct. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks during data entry to prevent users from assigning the same logical position to multiple action points in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing action points and logical positions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to action point management, such as C223 (for maintaining action points) or C220 (for displaying action points).
  User Training: Consider providing training for users involved in action point management to minimize the risk of similar errors occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPECHK318 error and prevent it from recurring.