How To Fix MPLAN208 - Task list factor is 0

MPLAN208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Task list factor is 0

What causes this issue?

The task list factor specifies the number of repeated executions for all
operations or suboperations for a maintenance task list.

System Response

The task list factor is 0. Therefore, no execution is taking place.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MPLAN208 - Details

• The SAP error message MPLAN208, which states "Task list factor is 0," typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the task list factor (which is used to determine the duration or capacity of a task) is set to zero, leading to issues in planning and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Task List Configuration: The task list factor may not have been properly defined in the routing or task list for the production order. This could happen if the routing was created or modified incorrectly.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the routing or task list that leads to a calculation of zero for the task list factor.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or work center data may not be set up correctly, leading to a zero factor in the task list.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of