How To Fix STC_TM070 - Task '&1' needs the current task; it will be skipped as well

STC_TM070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Task '&1' needs the current task; it will be skipped as well

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM070 - Task '&1' needs the current task; it will be skipped as well ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM070 indicates that a task in a background job or a task chain is dependent on the completion of a previous task, which has not yet been completed. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's background processing and task management, particularly when using the SAP Solution Manager or the Task Management (TM) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Task Dependency: The task that is being executed has a dependency on another task that has not yet finished. This can happen if the previous task is still running or has failed.
  Task Sequence: The task is part of a sequence where the current task cannot proceed until the previous task is completed successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the task chain or job scheduling that lead to this dependency issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM070 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code ST22 or