How To Fix QTASK037 - Task &1 cannot be edited because defect &2 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QTASK - Messages for Quality Task

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Task &1 cannot be edited because defect &2 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QTASK037 - Task &1 cannot be edited because defect &2 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message QTASK037 indicates that a task (identified by &1) cannot be edited because the associated defect (identified by &2) has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management or SAP Project Management, where tasks are linked to defects or issues that need to be resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deleted Defect: The primary cause of this error is that the defect associated with the task has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Deletion as part of a cleanup process.
  Data inconsistency or corruption.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity where the task is still referencing a defect that no longer exists in the database.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Defect Status: Verify if the defect (identified by &2) has indeed been deleted. You can do this by searching for the defect in the defect management module or relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  Recreate