CP217 - As a result of the date shift the TLheader has no valid standard sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 217

• Message text: As a result of the date shift the TLheader has no valid standard sequence

What causes this issue?

During the date shift, the effectivity of the standard sequence has
been shifted to the extent that the task list header does not have a
valid standard sequence in certain time periods.

System Response

The date shift is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Check you data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP217 - As a result of the date shift the TLheader has no valid standard sequence ?

  The SAP error message CP217, which states "As a result of the date shift the TLheader has no valid standard sequence," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, scheduling, or capacity planning.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by a date shift in the production order or the scheduling of operations that leads to a situation where the system cannot determine a valid sequence for the operations in the order. This can happen due to:
  
  Date Changes: If the start or finish dates of operations are changed, it may lead to a situation where the sequence of operations is no longer valid.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are changes in capacity or resource availability that affect the scheduling of operations.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: If the standard sequence or routing information is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the routing or production version can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CP217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Production Order: Review the production order for any recent changes in dates or operations. Ensure that the dates are set correctly and that they align with the routing and capacity planning.
  
  
  Review Routing and Standard Sequence: Ensure that the routing for the production order is correctly defined and that the standard sequence of operations is valid. You may need to adjust the routing or reassign the operations.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the error is due to a date shift, consider adjusting the start and finish dates of the operations to ensure they are valid and do not conflict with the standard sequence.
  
  
  Check Capacity Planning: Review the capacity planning for the resources involved. Ensure that there are no capacity constraints that would prevent the operations from being scheduled in the correct sequence.
  
  
  Recreate the Order: In some cases, if the order is too complex or has too many issues, it may be easier to recreate the production order from scratch.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review and modify production orders.
  Routing Maintenance: Use transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing) to check and modify routing details.
  Capacity Planning: Transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Overview) can help you analyze capacity issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CP217 error and implement a solution to resolve it.