How To Fix WPS01053 - Task list &2 (type &1) is still used in notifications

WPS01053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Task list &2 (type &1) is still used in notifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01053 - Task list &2 (type &1) is still used in notifications ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPS01053 - Task list &2 (type &1) is still used in notifications
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or change a task list (maintenance task list) in SAP, but the system detects that this task list is still referenced or assigned in one or more maintenance notifications. Since the task list is actively used in notifications, SAP prevents the deletion or certain changes to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  &2 = Task list number  
  &1 = Task list type (e.g., PM01 for equipment task list, PM02 for functional location task list)
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to delete a task list that is assigned to one or more maintenance notifications.
  When trying to change the status or certain attributes of a task list that is still linked to notifications.
  
  
  Why is this a problem?
  
  Notifications reference task lists to describe