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

PPECHK318 - Overview

• 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