How To Fix STC_TM022 - Task '&1' is a long running task; can only be started in background

STC_TM022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Task '&1' is a long running task; can only be started in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM022 - Task '&1' is a long running task; can only be started in background ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM022 indicates that a task you are trying to execute is classified as a long-running task and can only be executed in the background. This is a common scenario in SAP when certain operations are expected to take a significant amount of time to complete, and the system restricts them from being run in the foreground to avoid blocking the user interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Task: The task you are trying to execute is designed to take a long time to complete, such as data migrations, large data processing, or complex calculations.
  System Configuration: The system is configured to prevent long-running tasks from being executed in the foreground to ensure better performance and user experience.
  User Interface Blocking: Running such tasks in the foreground could lead to a poor user experience, as it would block the user interface until the task is completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to execute the