How To Fix E_ACTION118 - Enter valid Task Owner ID

E_ACTION118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter valid Task Owner ID

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E_ACTION118 - Details

• The SAP error message E_ACTION118: Enter valid Task Owner ID typically occurs when a user attempts to assign or reference a Task Owner ID in a transaction or process, but the ID provided is either invalid, does not exist, or is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Task Owner ID: The ID entered does not correspond to any existing user or task owner in the SAP system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or assign the specified Task Owner ID.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the Task Owner ID, such as incorrect characters or formatting.
  Inactive User: The Task Owner ID may belong to a user who has been deactivated or is no longer active in the system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the recognition of valid Task Owner IDs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Task Owner ID: Double-check