How To Fix IG218 - Define task list type of general task list

IG218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IG - Permits (Maintenance of Master Data, Classification)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Define task list type of general task list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IG218 - Define task list type of general task list ?

  The SAP error message IG218, which states "Define task list type of general task list," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined task list type for a general task list in the configuration settings. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The task list type for general task lists has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the task list type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify task list types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IG218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Task List Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance Processing -> Task