How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_CONTENT018 - Task &1 has status "&2" and cannot be assigned to a content provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_CONTENT - Messages for Content Provider Interface

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Task &1 has status "&2" and cannot be assigned to a content provider

What causes this issue?

Only tasks in the following statuses can be assigned to a content
provider:
<LS>Created</>
<LS>Assigned</>
<LS>Rejected</>

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CONTENT018 - Task &1 has status "&2" and cannot be assigned to a content provider ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CONTENT018 indicates that a specific task (identified by &1) has a status (&2) that prevents it from being assigned to a content provider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or similar modules where tasks are managed and assigned.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the task being in a status that is not compatible with assignment to a content provider. Common statuses that might trigger this error include:
  
  Completed: The task has already been finished and cannot be reassigned.
  Cancelled: The task has been cancelled and is no longer active.
  In Progress: The task is currently being worked on and cannot be reassigned until it is completed or put on hold.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status: Review the status of the task in question. You can do this by navigating to the task in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., IW32 for change order, etc.).
  
  
  Change Task Status: If the task is in a status that prevents assignment, you may need to change its status. This could involve:
  
  Completing the task if it is in progress.
  Reopening the task if it was previously completed or cancelled, if applicable.
  Putting the task on hold if it is currently being worked on.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on task management to understand the valid statuses for assignment to content providers.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to change the status or if the task should be in a different status, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to manage tasks effectively.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change task statuses or assign tasks to content providers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the task to a content provider.