How To Fix UCUM042 - Task &1 cannot be executed in a new window

UCUM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Task &1 cannot be executed in a new window

What causes this issue?

You want to execute the task (or task group) &V1& in a new Web Dynpro
monitor window. Only automatic tasks can be run in a new window. The
data collection and manual posting tasks, in particular, cannot be
executed in a new window. The same applies to task groups, as well.

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?

Execute the task (or task group) &V1& directly in the Web Dynpro
monitor.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCUM042 - Details

• The SAP error message UCUM042, which states "Task &1 cannot be executed in a new window," typically occurs when a user attempts to open a transaction or task in a new window (or session) that is not allowed by the system configuration or the specific transaction settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transaction Restrictions: Some transactions are designed to be executed in the same session due to their nature or the way they interact with the system. For example, certain administrative tasks or processes that require a single point of control may not allow multiple sessions.
  
  
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to restrict certain tasks from being executed in new windows to prevent issues such as data inconsistency or conflicts.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the task in a new session.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute in Current Session: Instead of trying to open the task in a new window, execute it in