How To Fix CI401 - Operation & does not exist in general task list &

CI401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Operation & does not exist in general task list &

What causes this issue?

The error can occur in two cases:
You are trying to maintain a relationship for an operation that does
not exist in the task list
You are trying to delete an operation using the reset indicator "!" for
which a relationship has already been maintained

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For (1) above:
Check whether the operation exists. Use the graphic to create
relationships.
For (2) above:
To delete relationships, proceed as follows:
Select the relationships.
Delete the relationships using the menu option <LS>Edit -> Delete</>.
To exit the error message in the relationship list, press
<LS>Cancel</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI401 - Operation & does not exist in general task list & ?

  The SAP error message CI401, which states "Operation & does not exist in general task list &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to reference an operation in a task list that does not exist. This can happen in various contexts, such as during production planning, maintenance planning, or when working with routing in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Operation: The operation you are trying to reference in the task list is not defined in the general task list.
  Incorrect Task List: The task list you are using may not be the correct one for the operation you are trying to access.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect references in the database.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain operations in the task list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Task List: Verify that the operation you are trying to reference actually exists in