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How To Fix WPS01125 - Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: Invalid planner group &3


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  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 125

  • Message text: Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: Invalid planner group &3

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01125 - Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: Invalid planner group &3 ?

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    SAP Error Message:

    WPS01125 Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: Invalid planner group &3


    Meaning / Cause:

    This error occurs when you try to assign or use a planner group in a superordinate task list (such as a maintenance task list or production task list), but the planner group specified is not valid or does not exist in the system.

    • Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: Identifies the task list where the error occurred.
    • Invalid planner group &3: The planner group code entered is not recognized or is invalid.

    Possible causes:

    • The planner group code entered does not exist in the system.
    • The planner group is not assigned or maintained in the relevant organizational data.
    • Typographical error or incorrect planner group code.
    • The planner group is not valid for the plant or maintenance planning area associated with the task list.

    Solution / How to fix:

    1. Check the planner group master data:

      • Go to transaction PP01 or SPRO to verify if the planner group &3 exists.
      • Alternatively, use transaction PP03 (Change Planner Group) or PP02 (Display Planner Group) to check the planner group.
    2. Maintain or create the planner group if missing:

      • If the planner group does not exist, create it in the system.
      • Ensure it is correctly assigned to the relevant plant or maintenance planning area.
    3. Verify the planner group assignment in the task list:

      • Check the planner group assigned in the superordinate task list.
      • Correct the planner group to a valid one if it was entered incorrectly.
    4. Check integration with organizational data:

      • Ensure that the planner group is valid for the plant or maintenance planning area.
      • Sometimes planner groups are restricted to certain plants or areas.
    5. Re-enter or correct the planner group in the task list:

      • Use transaction IA05 (Change Task List) or the relevant task list transaction.
      • Correct the planner group field.

    Additional Information:

    • Planner Group: A planner group is an organizational unit responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance or production activities.
    • It is important for capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
    • Planner groups are maintained in the system under Organizational Management or Plant Maintenance depending on the module.
    • This error is common when copying task lists or creating new ones where the planner group is not yet defined or incorrectly referenced.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error message WPS01125: Invalid planner group
    Cause Planner group &3 does not exist or invalid for task list &1 / ext. ID &2
    Solution Verify and maintain planner group master data; correct planner group in task list
    Transactions to check PP02, PP03, IA05, SPRO (IMG)

    If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to maintain planner groups, please let me know!

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