How To Fix DIWP1217 - Task list &1 &2 &3 is not used in a hierarchy

DIWP1217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Task list &1 &2 &3 is not used in a hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1217 - Task list &1 &2 &3 is not used in a hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1217 indicates that a specific task list (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) is not being utilized within a hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where task lists are used for planning and executing maintenance or production activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Task List Not Assigned: The task list you are trying to use has not been assigned to any hierarchy or is not linked to the relevant object (like a maintenance plan or production order).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the task list is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that link the task list to the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task List Assignment:
  
  Verify that the task list is correctly assigned to the relevant hierarchy. You can do this by