How To Fix RTST_CMP_MSG078 - You cannot select a status control for task list type Manual Entry.

RTST_CMP_MSG078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTST_CMP_MSG - Message clas for Check My Products

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You cannot select a status control for task list type Manual Entry.

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RTST_CMP_MSG078 - Details

• The SAP error message RTST_CMP_MSG078 indicates that you are trying to select a status control for a task list type that does not support it, specifically the "Manual Entry" task list type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's task list management, where different task list types have specific configurations and limitations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow status controls to be applied to task lists of the type "Manual Entry." This is because manual entry task lists are designed for ad-hoc or one-time entries, and as such, they do not have the same status management capabilities as other task list types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Change Task List Type: If you need to use status controls, consider changing the task list type to one that supports status management. This could be a predefined task list type that