How To Fix STC_TM338 - Task list &1 is obsolete; execution of run &2 denied

STC_TM338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Task list &1 is obsolete; execution of run &2 denied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM338 - Task list &1 is obsolete; execution of run &2 denied ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM338 indicates that a task list (in this case, identified as &1) is considered obsolete, and as a result, the execution of the associated run (identified as &2) is denied. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing and task management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Obsolete Task List: The task list has been marked as obsolete, which means it is no longer valid for execution. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The task list has been replaced by a newer version.
  The task list has been deactivated or deleted by an administrator.
  Changes in the underlying processes or configurations that render the task list outdated.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates to the SAP system may lead to certain task lists becoming obsolete.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task List Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code STC01 (Task Management) and check the status of the task list in question. Look for any indications