How To Fix PEP201 - The task group does not have a number (line &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The task group does not have a number (line &)

What causes this issue?

A task does not have a task group number.
Each task must be assigned to a task group. The task group is identified
by the task group number.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP201 - The task group does not have a number (line &) ?

  The SAP error message PEP201, which states "The task group does not have a number (line &)," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules when there is an issue with task groups in a project structure. This error indicates that the system is expecting a task group to have a valid number or identifier, but it is missing or not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Task Group Definition: The task group that is being referenced in the project does not have a valid number assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for task groups may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incomplete or incorrect task group assignment.
  Project Structure Issues: The project structure may not be properly defined, leading to inconsistencies in task group assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Task Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for task groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary task groups are defined and have valid numbers assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Project Structure:
  
  Go to the project definition and check the structure for any missing or incorrectly assigned task groups.
  Ensure that all tasks and groups are properly linked and that there are no gaps in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entries for the project to ensure that all task groups are correctly entered and that there are no typos or missing information.
  If necessary, re-enter the task group information to ensure it is complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on task group configuration and management.
  Check for any specific notes or updates related to the error message in the SAP Notes database.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review and modify project structures and task groups.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PEP201 error and implement a solution to resolve it.