How To Fix MPD042 - No task list is available - maintain the planning and scheduling data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No task list is available - maintain the planning and scheduling data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD042 - No task list is available - maintain the planning and scheduling data ?

  The SAP error message MPD042 ("No task list is available - maintain the planning and scheduling data") typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system cannot find a valid task list for a specific material or production process. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Task List: The most straightforward reason is that there is no task list defined for the material or production process you are trying to plan or schedule.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to find the associated task list.
  Task List Status: The task list may be inactive or not released for use in production.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the task list available.
  Plant Assignment: The task list may not be assigned to the