How To Fix STC_TASK020 - ABAP report &1 contains syntax errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TASK - Task related Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: ABAP report &1 contains syntax errors

What causes this issue?

ABAP report &V1& contains syntax errors.

System Response

In case the corresponding task has not been executed already, it will be
skipped. If the task has been executed, the execution status and the
task log remains.

How to fix this error?

Contact the report owner. In case the report is provided by SAP, check
the SAP Online Service System for report name &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TASK020 - ABAP report &1 contains syntax errors ?

  The SAP error message STC_TASK020 indicates that there are syntax errors in an ABAP report. This error typically occurs during the execution of a task in the SAP system, such as when a background job is run or when a transport request is processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Syntax Errors in ABAP Code: The most common cause of this error is that the ABAP code in the specified report contains syntax errors. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect keywords.
  Mismatched parentheses or quotes.
  Incorrect data types or variable declarations.
  Unclosed structures or blocks.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the ABAP report was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated or may have been modified incorrectly during the transport process.
  
  
  Development Environment Issues: If the report was edited in a development environment and not properly activated, it may lead to syntax errors when executed