How To Fix NI072 - Worklist generated for document category '&1'

NI072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Worklist generated for document category '&1'

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NI072 - Details

• The SAP error message NI072 indicates that a worklist has been generated for a specific document category, denoted by '&1'. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's workflow or document management systems, where worklists are used to manage tasks or documents that require attention.
  
  Cause:
  The error message NI072 is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather an informational message indicating that a worklist has been created for a document category. The document category could refer to various types of documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other transactional documents that are part of a workflow process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Worklist: Check the worklist generated for the specified document category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or application where the worklist is displayed. This will help you understand what documents or tasks are pending.
  
  
  Process the Documents: If the worklist contains documents that require action, proceed