How To Fix /LSIERP/WLI216 - Task type &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LSIERP/WLI -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Task type &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LSIERP/WLI216 - Task type &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /LSIERP/WLI216 Task type &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management modules. This error indicates that the system has encountered a task type that is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Task Type: The task type specified in the operation does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The task type may not be properly defined in the customizing settings of the Warehouse Management module.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the task type being entered.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified task type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Warehouse Management and check the configuration for task types.
  Ensure that the task type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Task Type:
  
  Double-check the task type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the defined task types in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified task type. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the task types relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.