How To Fix CM_EHFND_TM009 - Task "&1" is not open; cannot forward task to a processor

CM_EHFND_TM009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_TM - Messages for Task Management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Task "&1" is not open; cannot forward task to a processor

What causes this issue?

You want to forward tasks to another processor. However, the current
task "&SYST-MSGV1&" is not open. You can only assign processors to open
tasks.

System Response

The system canceled the operation.

How to fix this error?

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

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 CM_EHFND_TM009 - Task "&1" is not open; cannot forward task to a processor ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_TM009 indicates that a specific task (identified by "&1") is not currently open, which prevents it from being forwarded to a processor. This error typically arises in the context of task management within SAP, particularly in workflows or task processing scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Task Status: The task you are trying to forward is either already completed, canceled, or not in an open state. This can happen if the task was previously processed or if it was never properly initiated.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the task from being opened or processed correctly.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to forward the task may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the task.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the task management system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Status: Verify the status of the task in question. Ensure that it is indeed open and