How To Fix UCS0207 - Task &1 appears more than once in the task sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Task &1 appears more than once in the task sequence

What causes this issue?

Task &V1& exists more than once in a task sequence at different places.
This is invalid.

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?

Make sure that task &V1& occurs only once in the task sequence.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0207 - Task &1 appears more than once in the task sequence ?

  The SAP error message UCS0207 indicates that a task appears more than once in a task sequence. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when working with task sequences in various SAP modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a task (or a step) is duplicated within a task sequence. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual errors during the creation or modification of task sequences.
  Importing or copying task sequences that inadvertently include duplicate entries.
  Misconfiguration in the transport request or task management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0207 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Task:
  
  Review the task sequence that is causing the error. Look for the specific task mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  Check the sequence for any repeated entries of the same task.
  
  
  
  Remove the Duplicate:
  
  Once you identify the duplicate task, remove one of the instances from the task sequence.
  Ensure that the task sequence maintains the correct order and logic after the removal.
  
  
  
  Validate the Task Sequence:
  
  After making changes, validate the task sequence to ensure that it is now free of duplicates and correctly configured.
  You can use transaction codes like SE01 or SE09 to manage transport requests and task sequences.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  If applicable, test the task sequence in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that it functions as expected without errors.
  
  
  
  Transport the Changes:
  
  Once validated, transport the corrected task sequence to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE01 (Transport Organizer), SE09 (Workbench Organizer), and SE10 (Transport Organizer for Customizing) for managing transport requests and tasks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing task sequences and transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UCS0207 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCS0207 error and ensure that your task sequences are correctly configured.