How To Fix STC_TM385 - Task list &1 contains configuration content; no variant creation possible

STC_TM385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Task list &1 contains configuration content; no variant creation possible

What causes this issue?

This task list contains tasks using S/4HANA content functions. These
tasks define and use parameters in a special way. Variants cannot
support this kind of parameters.

System Response

You cannot create a variant.

How to fix this error?

If you intend to select or skip single tasks you can use the scoping
functions in the parameter display of the first task in the task list.
If you intend to change parameter values you need to contact the author
of the content.

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_TM385 - Task list &1 contains configuration content; no variant creation possible ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM385 indicates that a task list contains configuration content, which prevents the creation of a variant. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a variant for a task list that includes configuration settings that cannot be parameterized or are not suitable for variant creation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Content: The task list you are working with includes configuration settings that are not compatible with the variant creation process. This can happen if the task list is designed to execute specific configuration steps that require certain parameters to be set at runtime.
  Task List Type: The type of task list (e.g., standard task list vs. custom task list) may also affect whether variants can be created.
  Missing Parameters: If the task list requires specific parameters that are not defined or are hardcoded, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Task List: Check the task list for any configuration content that may be