Quick Fix: no QuickAction named NewTask found

In this article, we'll explain how to resolve the "no QuickAction named NewTask found" error message in Salesforce. We'll delve into the root cause of this issue and explore multiple solutions to rectify it, including creating a global action, adjusting your deployment items, and utilizing scratch orgs with namespaces.

If you see this Salesforce error message:

QuickAction - no QuickAction named NewTask found

Try this quick fix:

1. Create a global action named “NewTask” if it’s not included in your deployment items.
2. For other component errors, Include the metadata for those global quick actions into your package.
3. If you’re still getting the error, exclude all platform and quick actions out of the deployment list and add them later after you made your deployment.
4. Enable Chatter if this is disabled in your org.

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Other Solutions

For this known issue If you’re installing a 2GP package on a scratch org with no namespace or different namespace:

1. Add namespace of Dev Hub org to sfdx-project.json file like this :

{
 "packageDirectories": [
   {
     "path": "force-app",
     "default": true,
     "package": "2GPTesting123",
     "versionName": "ver 0.1",
     "versionNumber": "0.1.0.NEXT"
   }
 ],
 "namespace": "sfdxtest",
 "sfdcLoginUrl": "https://login.salesforce.com",
 "sourceApiVersion": "46.0",
 "packageAliases": {
   "2GPTesting123": "0Ho7F0000008OTrSAM",
   "2GPTesting123@0.1.0-1": "04t7F000005Z*******"
 }
}

2. Then create a scratch org using below command :

sfdx force:org:create -f project-scratch-def.json

3. Now the scratch org created will be created with namespace so now if you will install the same 2GP package it will be successful.

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FAQs

What does the Salesforce error "no QuickAction named NewTask found" mean?

• This error occurs when the Salesforce API can't deploy metadata because it's looking for a specific global action named "NewTask" that isn't included in your deployment items.

How can I fix the "no QuickAction named NewTask found" error in Salesforce?

• One quick fix is to create a global action named "NewTask" if it's not already included in your deployment items. You should also consider including the metadata for any other global quick actions into your package. If these solutions don't work, try excluding all platform and quick actions from your deployment list, deploy your changes, and then add them later.

What should I do if Chatter is disabled in my org and I'm encountering the "no QuickAction named NewTask found" error?

• Enabling Chatter in your org can help resolve this issue.

What if I encounter this error when installing a 2GP package on a scratch org with no namespace or a different namespace?

• Add the namespace of the Dev Hub org to your sfdx-project.json file. Then, create a scratch org using the provided command. This should result in a scratch org created with the namespace, and the 2GP package should install successfully.

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