“multiple target patterns” Makefile error

Question

My makefile fails with error:

Makefile:34: *** multiple target patterns.  Stop.

What does it really mean, how can I fix this?

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Answer 1

I met with the same error. After struggling, I found that it was due to "Space" in the folder name.

For example :

Earlier My folder name was : "Qt Projects"

Later I changed it to : "QtProjects"

and my issue was resolved.

Its very simple but sometimes a major issue.