How To Fix STC_TASK012 - Task '&1' is defined without documentation

STC_TASK012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TASK - Task related Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Task '&1' is defined without documentation

What causes this issue?

Documentation (long text) is not defined for task '&V1&'.

System Response

Tasks used in task lists are either class or report based. Each task
defines its documentation object displayed as long text.
In this case the task is explicitly defined without any documentation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TASK012 - Task '&1' is defined without documentation ?

  The SAP error message STC_TASK012 indicates that a task in the SAP system is defined without any associated documentation. This message is typically encountered in the context of SAP Solution Manager or when working with background jobs and task definitions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that a task (often a background job or a task in a transport request) has been created without providing any documentation or description. Documentation is important for understanding the purpose and details of the task, especially in collaborative environments where multiple users may interact with the same tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TASK012 error, you need to add documentation to the task that is causing the error. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Task: Determine which task is causing the error. The error message will typically include the task name or ID (represented by &1).
  
  
  Access the Task Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP