How To Fix PEP072 - Moving is not possible: The target belongs to the task list

PEP072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Moving is not possible: The target belongs to the task list

What causes this issue?

You wish to move a task group. However, the target belongs to the task
group itself, meaning that you cannot move it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP072 - Moving is not possible: The target belongs to the task list ?

  The SAP error message PEP072 ("Moving is not possible: The target belongs to the task list") typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules when you are trying to move a project element or a task that is part of a task list. This error indicates that the operation you are attempting is not allowed because the target element is already associated with a task list.
  
  Cause:
  
  Task List Association: The target element you are trying to move is part of a task list, which means it is linked to a specific sequence of operations or activities that cannot be altered without affecting the integrity of the task list.
  Project Structure: The project structure may have dependencies that prevent moving elements around if they are part of a defined sequence or hierarchy.
  Locking Mechanism: The system may have a locking mechanism in place that prevents changes to elements