How To Fix STC_TM266 - Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish

STC_TM266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish

What causes this issue?

Task list run is supposed to be interrupted, but currently running task
'&V1&' could not be stopped.

System Response

The task list run will stop when the current task is finished.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the current task is finished. The task list run will then
stop automatically and the next task will not be processed.
Refresh the user interface to get an update.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM266 - Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM266, which states "Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish," typically occurs in the context of background processing or task management within the SAP system. This message indicates that a stop signal has been received for a task, but the system is still waiting for the specified task (denoted by '&1') to complete before it can fully process the stop request.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Stop Request: A user or administrator may have manually issued a stop command for a task that is currently running.
  System Shutdown: The system may be undergoing a shutdown or restart process, which can trigger stop signals for running tasks.
  Long-Running Tasks: The task that is being waited on may be taking longer than expected to complete, causing the system to hold the stop signal until it finishes.
  Deadlocks or Resource Contention: The task may be stuck due to deadlocks or resource contention, preventing it from