How To Fix PV890 - Copied duration does not match calculated duration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Copied duration does not match calculated duration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV890 - Copied duration does not match calculated duration ?

  The SAP error message PV890, which states "Copied duration does not match calculated duration," typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP. This error indicates a discrepancy between the duration of a task or activity that has been copied and the duration that SAP has calculated based on the defined parameters (such as start and end dates, work hours, etc.).
  Causes:
  
  Manual Entry Errors: The duration may have been manually entered incorrectly when copying from another task or project.
  Changes in Dates: If the start or end dates of the task have been modified after the duration was copied, it can lead to a mismatch.
  Resource Availability: If the resources assigned to the task have different availability or working hours, the calculated duration may differ from the copied duration.
  Project Settings: The project settings or parameters may have been altered, affecting how durations are calculated.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies or