How To Fix CP156 - No task list exists for material & and sales document &/&

CP156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No task list exists for material & and sales document &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP156 - No task list exists for material & and sales document &/& ?

  The SAP error message CP156 indicates that there is no task list available for the specified material and sales document. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to create or process a production order or sales order that requires a task list for the associated material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Task List: The primary cause of this error is that there is no task list (such as a routing or production version) defined for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material or Sales Document: The material number or sales document number may be incorrect or not properly linked to a task list.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the task list from being recognized or retrieved.
  Task List Not Created: The task list may not have been created for the specific material or it may not be assigned to the relevant sales document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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