How To Fix 6G138 - Task cannot be executed directly

6G138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Task cannot be executed directly

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You cannot perform this task directly.
There is no SAP transaction to execute this task.

How to fix this error?

Read the documentation on the task. You will find detailed information
on which actions you must perform. Usually, it is an action for which
there is no SAP transaction and that you have to execute on the
operating system level.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G138 - Task cannot be executed directly ?

  The SAP error message 6G138: "Task cannot be executed directly" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a task or transaction that is not designed to be run directly from the SAP GUI or is not available in the current context. This error is often related to background processing or specific transaction types that require certain prerequisites or conditions to be met.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The user may be trying to execute a transaction code that is not meant to be run directly.
  Missing Context: The task may require a specific context or data that is not available when attempting to execute it directly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the task in the current manner.
  Background Processing: The task may be intended for background processing and not for direct execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Code: Verify that you are using the correct transaction code. Consult the documentation or your