How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES168 - Please choose a different work item. &1 is inactive.

/CPD/SS_MESSAGES168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Please choose a different work item. &1 is inactive.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES168 - Please choose a different work item. &1 is inactive. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES168 indicates that the work item you are trying to process is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management or task processing within SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Work Item: The work item you are attempting to access or process is marked as inactive. This could be due to various reasons, such as the work item being completed, deleted, or the associated task being deactivated.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow or task associated with the work item may have been changed or deactivated in the system configuration.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or process the work item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Work Item Status: Verify the status of the work item in the workflow management area. If it is indeed inactive, you may need to select a different work item that is active.
  Review Workflow Configuration: