How To Fix STC_TASK002 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TASK - Task related Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text:

What causes this issue?

Task object &V1& (type &V2&) does not exist in the system. The task
displayed in the list of tasks is a placeholder for the original object.
This task cannot be executed and will be skipped during task list
variant or task list run processing.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact the task owner. In case the task is provided by SAP, check the
SAP Online Service System for the object name.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TASK002 - ?

  The SAP error message STC_TASK002 indicates that a specific task object (identified by the placeholder &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing, particularly when dealing with task management in the SAP Solution Manager or when executing background jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Task: The task specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Task Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the task name in the job or program that is trying to execute it.
  Transport Issues: If the task was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the task may not have the necessary authorizations to access the task.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Task Existence:
  
  Check if the task exists in the system by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., STC01 for task management).
  If the task does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Task Name:
  
  Ensure that the task name referenced in the job or program is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the task was supposed to be transported, verify the transport logs to ensure that the task was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations. You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Task:
  
  If the task is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific task or process you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STC01: Task Management
  STC02: Task Execution
  ST22: Dump Analysis (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for more context on the error, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.