How To Fix /SMB/TASK019 - Illegal Call: Object ID or object type is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TASK -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Illegal Call: Object ID or object type is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TASK019 - Illegal Call: Object ID or object type is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TASK019 Illegal Call: Object ID or object type is empty typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems, particularly when dealing with tasks or workflows that involve object management. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation on an object, but the required object ID or object type is not provided or is empty.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object ID or Type: The most common cause is that the code or configuration is attempting to reference an object without specifying its ID or type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or task settings that leads to the absence of necessary parameters.
  Programming Errors: If custom code or scripts are being used, there may be a bug or oversight that results in the object ID or type not being set correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data in the