How To Fix /SMB/TASK008 - Illegal call: Subobject ID is initial.

/SMB/TASK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TASK -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Illegal call: Subobject ID is initial.

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/SMB/TASK008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/TASK008 Illegal call: Subobject ID is initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems, particularly when dealing with tasks or workflows that involve subobjects. This error indicates that a required subobject ID is not being provided or is empty (initial), which is causing the system to throw an error when trying to execute a task or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subobject ID: The most common cause of this error is that the subobject ID, which is required for the task being executed, is not being passed or is not set correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or task that is being executed, leading to the absence of the necessary subobject ID.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are