How To Fix 12304 - All entries in worklist folder &1 will be deleted

12304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 304

• Message text: All entries in worklist folder &1 will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The worklist folder <(>&V1&<)> is not empty. When you confirm this
message, all the entries in this folder will be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

12304 - Details

• The SAP error message "12304 All entries in worklist folder &1 will be deleted" typically occurs in the context of worklist management within SAP systems. This message is a warning rather than an error, indicating that all entries in a specified worklist folder will be deleted. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Worklist Management: The message is triggered when a user or a process attempts to delete all entries from a specific worklist folder. This could happen during a cleanup operation or when a user manually initiates a deletion.
  User Action: It may occur when a user selects an option to clear or delete entries from their worklist without realizing the implications.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to automatic deletion of entries based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Confirmation: If you encounter this message, it is essential to confirm whether you indeed want to