How To Fix MPD278 - No task list group &1 exists with type &2

MPD278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No task list group &1 exists with type &2

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MPD278 - Details

• The SAP error message MPD278 indicates that there is an issue with a task list group that is being referenced in a process or transaction. Specifically, the message states that no task list group exists with the specified name (represented by &1) and type (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance planning when the system is unable to find the required task list group.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Task List Group: The task list group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Task List Type: The type of task list being referenced may not match the type that is expected or available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified task list group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database or incorrect configuration settings.
  
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