How To Fix MPD279 - Specify both task list type and group

MPD279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Specify both task list type and group

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MPD279 - Details

• The SAP error message MPD279 ("Specify both task list type and group") typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance planning when the system expects both a task list type and a group to be specified for a particular operation or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying task lists, work centers, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: Either the task list type or the group is not specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the task list types and groups.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where one of the required fields is left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPD279 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that both the task list type and the