How To Fix G0278 - Only one "apportionment" task can be entered in task group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Only one "apportionment" task can be entered in task group &1

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.task_group>Task group</> &v1& has more than one
'apportionment' <DS:GLOS.task>task</>. However, one apportionment task
suffices.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Define only one apportionment task within one task group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0278 - Only one "apportionment" task can be entered in task group &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0278, which states "Only one 'apportionment' task can be entered in task group &1," typically occurs in the context of task management within SAP, particularly when dealing with task groups that are used for apportionment processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign more than one apportionment task to a specific task group. In SAP, a task group is designed to hold a single apportionment task to ensure clarity and avoid conflicts in processing. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the task group and its associated processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Existing Tasks: Review the task group specified in the error message (indicated by &1) to see if there is already an apportionment task assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant task group in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Tasks: If you find that there is already an apportionment