How To Fix STC_TM024 - Stop signal received from user &1; task list execution interrupted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Stop signal received from user &1; task list execution interrupted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM024 - Stop signal received from user &1; task list execution interrupted ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM024 indicates that a stop signal was received from a user, which caused the interruption of a task list execution. This message typically occurs in the context of background processing or task scheduling in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Solution Manager or the Task Management (STC) framework.
  Cause:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause of this error is that a user manually stopped the execution of a task list. This can happen if a user is monitoring the task list execution and decides to halt it for any reason.
  System Configuration: There may be configurations or settings in the system that allow users to stop task executions.
  Timeouts or Resource Issues: In some cases, if the task is taking too long to execute or if there are resource constraints, a user may intervene to stop the process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if a user intentionally stopped the task list execution. If so, determine the reason for the intervention and whether it was necessary.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for the task list execution to gather more information about what was happening at the time the stop signal was received. This can provide insights into whether there were any issues leading up to the stop.
  Re-execute the Task List: If the task list needs to be executed again, you can restart it manually. Ensure that any issues that caused the initial stop are resolved before re-execution.
  User Permissions: Review user permissions related to task management. If users should not have the ability to stop task lists, consider adjusting their roles or permissions.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring to track long-running tasks and resource usage. This can help identify potential issues before they require user intervention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to analyze job logs and dumps related to the task list execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling task list executions.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on task management and background processing to understand best practices and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration and environment.