How To Fix CM_EHFND_TM010 - Cannot forward task "&1" to another processor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_TM - Messages for Task Management

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot forward task "&1" to another processor

What causes this issue?

You want to change the processor of a task. However, the task is an
external task, or is executed automatically by the system. You can only
change the processor for tasks that you assign to system users.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_TM010 - Cannot forward task "&1" to another processor ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_TM010 indicates that a task cannot be forwarded to another processor. This error typically arises in the context of workflow management within SAP, particularly when dealing with tasks that are assigned to users or roles.
  Causes:
  
  Task Ownership: The task may not be owned by the user attempting to forward it. Only the current owner of the task can forward it to another user.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be restrictions in the workflow configuration that prevent the forwarding of tasks.
  User Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to forward tasks. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user profile.
  Task Status: The task may be in a status that does not allow forwarding (e.g., it may be completed or in a state that is not eligible for forwarding).
  System Issues: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the workflow engine.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Task Ownership: Ensure that the user attempting to forward the task is indeed the owner of the task. If not, the current owner must perform the forwarding.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the workflow configuration settings to ensure that task forwarding is allowed. This may involve consulting with a workflow administrator.
  Verify User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to forward tasks. This may involve checking the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Check Task Status: Verify the status of the task. If it is not in a state that allows forwarding, you may need to take appropriate actions to change its status.
  Consult System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to view the work items and their statuses.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI2_FREQ to monitor workflow instances and identify any issues.
  Authorization Objects: Review relevant authorization objects such as S_WFAR (Workflow Administration) to ensure proper access rights.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and task handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message CM_EHFND_TM010.