How To Fix STC_TM397 - Execution of a new task list run in same work process rejected

STC_TM397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Execution of a new task list run in same work process rejected

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to start/resume a task list run in the same work
process.

System Response

The call is rejected by the task manager framework.

How to fix this error?

Contact the task owner.
If it is necessary to start/resume a task list run, the task developer
should call the task manager API function in a new work process (use
<AB>DESTINATION 'NONE'</> or similar).

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_TM397 - Details

• The SAP error message STC_TM397 indicates that the execution of a new task list run in the same work process has been rejected. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Task Manager (STC) for managing task lists.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Work Process Limitation: The work process is already busy executing another task list or job, and SAP does not allow multiple task lists to run in the same work process simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that limit the number of concurrent task list executions.
  
  
  System Load: High system load or resource contention can lead to the rejection of new task list executions.
  
  
  Task List Status: The task list may be in a status that does not allow it to be executed again until the current execution is completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM397 error, you can take the following