How To Fix STC_TM268 - Task '&1' is set in scope automatically because it is mandatory

STC_TM268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Task '&1' is set in scope automatically because it is mandatory

What causes this issue?

Task '&V1&' is not in scope and should be skipped, but the task declares
itself as "mandatory to be executed". This may happen in one of the
following cases:
A task list run is created from a task list variant and the variant
declared that the task should be skipped or is optional (e.g. the
variant has been created in a different system and is transported to the
current system).
During a task list run execution the task implementation has changed
from "optional" to "mandatory".

System Response

This task has no dependencies to other tasks. It has been set in scope
automatically by the task manager.

How to fix this error?

Check the task documentation to get more informations why the task
declares itself as "mandatory".

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_TM268 - Task '&1' is set in scope automatically because it is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM268 indicates that a specific task (denoted as '&1') is automatically included in the scope of a transport or task because it is marked as mandatory. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with background jobs and task scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Task: The task in question is defined as mandatory within the system. This means that it must be included in the transport or execution scope for the process to proceed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the transport or task scheduling may have been set up in such a way that certain tasks are automatically included based on their mandatory status.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies between tasks, where the execution of one task is contingent upon the completion of another mandatory task.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task Configuration: Check the configuration of the task that is being flagged as mandatory. You can do this by