How To Fix STC_TM017 - Task list not specified

STC_TM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Task list not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM017 - Task list not specified ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM017, which states "Task list not specified," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or when working with background jobs and task lists in the SAP system. This error indicates that a task list has not been defined or specified for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Task List: The most common cause is that the task list you are trying to execute or reference has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the task list is not properly linked to the job or process you are trying to run.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the task may not have the necessary authorizations to access the task list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Specify a Task List:
  
  Go to the transaction code STC01 (Transaction for managing task lists).
  Check if the required task list exists. If it