How To Fix CR021 - A standard value key is required for use in task lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 021

• Message text: A standard value key is required for use in task lists

What causes this issue?

When you defined the usage, you specified in which task lists you may
use the work center. If you enter a usage, you must also maintain the
standard value key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR021 - A standard value key is required for use in task lists ?

  The SAP error message CR021, which states "A standard value key is required for use in task lists," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with task lists in the SAP system. This error indicates that a standard value key, which is necessary for defining the standard times for operations in a task list, is missing or not properly assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Value Key: The most common cause of this error is that the task list (such as a routing or a production order) does not have a standard value key assigned to its operations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The standard value key may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not exist in the database.
  Task List Type: The type of task list being used may require a standard value key that has not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Standard Value Key:
  
  Go to the task list (routing or production order) in question.
  Check the operations within the task list and ensure that each operation has a standard value key assigned.
  If it is missing, you can assign a standard value key that is appropriate for the operation.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Standard Value Keys:
  
  If the required standard value key does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for standard value keys in SAP (Transaction code: OPL8 for routing or OPL9 for work centers).
  Define the standard value key with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for task lists and standard values are correctly set up in the system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for specific settings.
  
  
  
  Review Task List Type:
  
  Ensure that the task list type you are using is compatible with the standard value key requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), or CA03 (Display Routing) to manage task lists.
  Use transaction code OPL8 or OPL9 to manage standard value keys.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on task lists, standard value keys, and their configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify task lists and standard value keys.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR021 error and ensure that your task lists are properly configured with the necessary standard value keys.