How To Fix WPS01010 - Hierarchical task lists are ignored for for functional location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPS01 - Revision Planning - Task List Hierarchy

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Hierarchical task lists are ignored for for functional location &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01010 - Hierarchical task lists are ignored for for functional location &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPS01010 - Hierarchical task lists are ignored for functional location &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or use a hierarchical task list for a functional location in a maintenance order or maintenance plan, but the system does not support hierarchical task lists for functional locations in that context.
  
  Hierarchical task lists are typically used for equipment, not for functional locations.
  Functional locations generally support single-level task lists only.
  When the system detects a hierarchical task list assigned to a functional location, it ignores the hierarchy and processes only the top-level tasks or ignores the task list altogether.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), task lists can be created for both equipment and functional locations.
  Task lists can be single-level or hierarchical (multi-level).
  Hierarchical task lists are designed to represent complex maintenance tasks with sub-tasks.
  However, the system restricts hierarchical task lists to equipment objects.
  If a hierarchical task list is assigned to a functional location, the system issues this warning and ignores the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use single-level task lists for functional locations:
  
  Create or assign only single-level task lists to functional locations.
  Avoid assigning hierarchical task lists to functional locations.
  
  
  
  Assign hierarchical task lists to equipment instead:
  
  If hierarchical task lists are necessary, assign them to equipment objects rather than functional locations.
  
  
  
  Check task list assignment:
  
  Review the task list assigned to the functional location.
  If it is hierarchical, replace it with a single-level task list or assign the hierarchical task list to equipment.
  
  
  
  System configuration:
  
  No specific configuration changes are usually required because this is a standard system behavior.
  However, ensure that your maintenance strategy aligns with SAP best practices regarding task list usage.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  IA05 / IA06: Create/Change Task List for Functional Location
  IA01 / IA02: Create/Change Equipment Task List
  IW31 / IW32: Create/Change Maintenance Order
  IP01 / IP02: Create/Change Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to task lists and functional locations if you encounter unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Plant Maintenance ? Task Lists ? Task List Types and Usage
  SAP PM Configuration guides on task lists and maintenance objects.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Message WPS01010 warns that hierarchical task lists are not supported for functional locations.
  Use single-level task lists for functional locations.
  Use hierarchical task lists only for equipment.
  Adjust your task list assignments accordingly to avoid this warning.
  
  
  If you need help with creating or converting task lists or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!