How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV072 - Task list type for planning should be planning routing(P)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Task list type for planning should be planning routing(P)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV072 - Task list type for planning should be planning routing(P) ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV072 indicates that there is an issue with the task list type being used for planning in the context of production planning and control. Specifically, it suggests that the system expects a planning routing (task list type 'P'), but a different type has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Task List Type: The error typically arises when a task list type other than 'P' (planning routing) is being used in a planning scenario where a planning routing is required.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for planning routings.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently selected the wrong task list type when creating or modifying a routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task List Type: Verify the task list type being used in the planning process. Ensure that it is set to 'P' for planning routing.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the routing in question and checking the task list type in the routing details.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Routing: If the routing is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new planning routing or modify the existing one to ensure it has the correct task list type.
  
  Use transaction code CA01 to create a new routing or CA02 to change an existing routing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the system related to routing and planning. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for your planning requirements.
  
  This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing additional training to users on how to select the correct task list type when creating or modifying routings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on task list types and their appropriate usage in planning scenarios.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), and CA03 (Display Routing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_PLAN_PV072 error and ensure that the correct task list type is being used for planning in your SAP system.