How To Fix PEP228 - The new task list & is empty

PEP228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: The new task list & is empty

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PEP228 - Details

• The SAP error message PEP228, which states "The new task list & is empty," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules when you are trying to create or modify a task list, but the system finds that the task list you are working with does not contain any entries.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Task List: The most straightforward cause is that the task list you are trying to use has not been populated with any tasks or operations.
  Incorrect Task List Reference: You may be referencing a task list that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or modify the task list can lead to this error.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the underlying data in the database that prevent the task list from being displayed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Task List Entries: Verify that the task list you are trying to use