How To Fix UCS0099 - Change to task status with selection screen only possible in monitor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Change to task status with selection screen only possible in monitor

What causes this issue?

In the consolidation workbench, you have opened the context menu for a
task and chosen the <LS>Variants for Status Changes</> entry. The system
then displays a selection screen in response. On this selection screen,
you have started the <LS>Execute</> (F8) option.

System Response

Changes to the task status with the selection screen are permitted only
in the consolidation monitor. The <LS>Variants for Status Changes</>
entry in the context menu for tasks in the consolidation workbench is
provided to allow you to create variants for status changes on the
selection screen, which you can subsequently load when you execute the
status changes in the consolidation monitor.

How to fix this error?

If required, create variants for status changes with the selection
screen using the consolidation workbench.
Then execute the status changes with the selection screen in the
consolidation monitor.

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 UCS0099 - Change to task status with selection screen only possible in monitor ?

  The SAP error message UCS0099 indicates that a change to the task status can only be performed in the monitor, and not through the selection screen. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or Transport Management System (TMS) when users attempt to change the status of a task or transport request in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Method of Status Change: The user is trying to change the status of a task or transport request directly from a selection screen or report, which is not allowed.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions to the transport management monitor or specific transaction codes.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the task in the way they are attempting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Transport Management Monitor: To change the status of a task or transport request, navigate to the Transport Management Monitor (transaction code STMS) or the relevant ChaRM transaction. From there, you can manage the status of tasks appropriately.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the status change. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage task statuses within the context of your SAP environment.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System) and SOLAR01 (for Solution Manager) if you are working with ChaRM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for managing transport requests and tasks to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCS0099 error and manage task statuses effectively within your SAP system.