How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV081 - Task list type &1 cannot be used for BOMs with generic BOM usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Task list type &1 cannot be used for BOMs with generic BOM usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV081 - Task list type &1 cannot be used for BOMs with generic BOM usage ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV081 indicates that a specific task list type cannot be used for Bill of Materials (BOMs) that have a generic BOM usage. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and material management when there is an attempt to use a task list that is not compatible with the BOM's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Task List Type Incompatibility: The task list type you are trying to use is not allowed for BOMs that are defined with a generic BOM usage. This can happen if the task list type is not configured to handle generic BOMs.
  BOM Usage Settings: The BOM may be set up with a usage that does not align with the task list type you are trying to apply. For example, if the BOM is set for a specific production scenario, but the task list is for a different scenario.
  Configuration