How To Fix UCUM018 - Task &1 cannot be read

UCUM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Task &1 cannot be read

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while reading task &V1&.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

This task is used in the hierarchy of the task groups, but the task's
master data possibly does not exist (any more). Check the settings for
this task.

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.

UCUM018 - Details

• The SAP error message UCUM018, which states "Task &1 cannot be read," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Management or Transport Management System. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve information about a specific task, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Task Deletion: The task may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the task.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database, such as corruption or inconsistency.
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may not be correctly configured or may have missing files.
  Incorrect Task Number: The task number provided may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Task Existence: Check if the task number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transport request or task in the Transport Organizer (transaction SE09 or SE10).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure