How To Fix WPS01012 - Enter group counter for the task list

WPS01012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter group counter for the task list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01012 - Enter group counter for the task list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WPS01012 - Enter group counter for the task list
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or change a task list in SAP, and the system requires you to specify the Group Counter for the task list but it has not been entered. The Group Counter is a key field that differentiates multiple task lists within the same group and group counter combination.
  In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP), task lists are organized by:
  
  Group (Task list group)
  Group Counter (Task list group counter)
  Task List Usage
  Status
  
  The Group Counter is mandatory because it uniquely identifies a task list within a group. If it is missing, the system cannot process the task list correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  When creating or changing a task list, enter the Group Counter in the relevant field.
  If you do not know the correct Group Counter, you can:
  Use the search help (F4) on the Group Counter field to find