How To Fix STC_TM267 - Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish (Last refresh &2)

STC_TM267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Stop signal received; Waiting for task '&1' to finish (Last refresh &2)

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.

STC_TM267 - Details

• The SAP error message STC_TM267 indicates that a stop signal has been received for a task that is currently running, and the system is waiting for that task to finish. This message typically occurs in the context of background processing or job scheduling in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Solution Manager or the Task Management (TM) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Intervention: A user or administrator may have manually stopped a task or job that was running.
  System Shutdown: The system may be undergoing a shutdown or restart, which can trigger stop signals for running tasks.
  Timeouts: The task may have exceeded its allowed execution time, prompting the system to issue a stop signal.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) may lead to tasks being unable to complete, resulting in a stop signal.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the task management settings or job scheduling parameters can lead to unexpected stop signals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If the