How To Fix WPS01014 - Enter group and group counter for the task list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter group and group counter for the task list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01014 - Enter group and group counter for the task list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPS01014 - Enter group and group counter for the task list
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a task list in SAP (typically in the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules) and the system requires you to specify the Group and Group Counter for the task list, but these fields are either missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  Group: This is a classification or category for the task list.
  Group Counter: This is a numeric counter that differentiates task lists within the same group.
  
  The system uses these two fields to uniquely identify a task list. If they are not entered, or if the combination is invalid or missing, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating a new task list without specifying the group and group counter.
  When changing a task list and the system expects these fields to be filled.
  When the task list type or usage requires these fields but they are left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Group and Group Counter:
  
  In the task list creation/change screen, make sure to fill in the Group and Group Counter fields.
  The group is usually a predefined classification (e.g., a functional group or task list category).
  The group counter is typically a number that differentiates task lists within the same group.
  
  
  
  Check Task List Type and Usage:
  
  Verify that the task list type and usage settings require group and group counter.
  Sometimes, certain task list types mandate these fields.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Values or Search Help:
  
  Use the search help (F4) on the Group field to select an existing group.
  For the group counter, if you want to create a new task list, you can leave it blank and the system may assign the next available number automatically (depending on configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  If the system does not allow automatic assignment, check the configuration in SPRO under:
  
  Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance Processing ? Task Lists ? General Data ? Define Task List Groups
  
  
  Ensure that the groups are properly defined and that the number ranges for group counters are set.
  
  
  
  If the error persists:
  
  Verify if there are any user exits or BAdIs that enforce additional validations on these fields.
  Check authorizations to ensure the user can create or change task lists with the specified group.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IA01 / IA02 / IA03 – Equipment Task Lists
  IA51 / IA52 / IA53 – General Task Lists
  CA01 / CA02 / CA03 – Routing (Production task lists)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to task list handling; check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WPS01014.
  Task List Numbering: The combination of group and group counter forms the task list number, which must be unique.
  Task List Usage: Different usages (e.g., maintenance, production) may have different requirements for group and group counter.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing or incorrect entry of Group and Group Counter fields when creating/changing a task list.
  Solution: Enter valid Group and Group Counter values; check configuration and usage requirements.
  Check: Task list type, usage, customizing, and authorizations.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario, I can help with more specific steps.