How To Fix 5W221 - No task was chosen.

5W221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No task was chosen.

What causes this issue?

You haven't selected a task from those offered for selection.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W221 - No task was chosen. ?

  The SAP error message 5W221: "No task was chosen" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when dealing with tasks in a business process. This error indicates that the system could not find a task to execute or that no task was selected for processing.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Tasks: There may be no tasks available for the user or the specific workflow instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the tasks.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may not be configured correctly, leading to no tasks being assigned.
  Task Selection Criteria: The criteria used to select tasks may not match any available tasks.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs affecting task retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Task Availability: Ensure that there are tasks available for the user. You can do this by checking the workflow inbox or task list.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations