How To Fix STC_TM108 - Task '&1' needs failed task '&2'; task '&1' remains skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Task '&1' needs failed task '&2'; task '&1' remains skipped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM108 - Task '&1' needs failed task '&2'; task '&1' remains skipped ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM108 indicates that a task in a background job or task chain has been skipped because it depends on another task that has failed. This is a common scenario in task chains where tasks are interdependent, and the failure of one task can prevent subsequent tasks from executing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Task Dependency: Task '&1' is dependent on the successful completion of task '&2', which has failed.
  Task Failure: Task '&2' encountered an error during its execution, leading to its failure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the task chain or the tasks themselves, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM108 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task '&2':
  
  Investigate the logs and details of task '&2' to understand why it failed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ST22 for dumps, SM37 for job logs, or ST22 for short dumps).
  Fix any issues that caused task '&2' to fail. This may involve correcting data, adjusting parameters, or resolving system issues.
  
  
  
  Re-run Task '&2':
  
  Once the issues with task '&2' are resolved, re-run it to ensure it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Task '&1':
  
  After task '&2' has successfully completed, check the status of task '&1'. If it remains skipped, you may need to manually trigger it or re-execute the entire task chain.
  
  
  
  Review Task Chain Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the task chain to ensure that dependencies are correctly set up and that there are no other issues that could lead to further failures.
  
  
  
  Monitor for Future Failures:
  
  After resolving the issue, monitor the task chain for any future failures to ensure that the problem does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: For analyzing short dumps.
  SM37: For checking job logs and statuses.
  ST01: For performance trace, if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on task chains and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to task chains and error STC_TM108.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that your task chain runs smoothly.