How To Fix UCS0018 - Specify a task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify a task

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.3526B7B2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>task</> was specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a task on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0018 - Specify a task ?

  The SAP error message UCS0018 "Specify a task" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific task to be defined, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Task Specification: The user is trying to execute a function that requires a task to be specified, but they have not selected or entered a task.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may be in a screen or transaction that expects a task to be defined, but the navigation did not lead to a task being selected.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select tasks, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Task: Ensure that you have selected or entered a valid task in the relevant