How To Fix OA170 - Work item & was created

OA170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Work item & was created

What causes this issue?

Information that a work item was created.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA170 - Work item & was created ?

  The SAP error message OA170, which states "Work item & was created," typically indicates that a work item has been generated in the SAP system, often as part of a workflow process. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that a work item has been created for a user or a process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Triggered: The message is usually triggered when a workflow is initiated, and a work item is created for a user to take action on.
  Business Process: It can occur in various business processes, such as purchase requisitions, approvals, or other tasks that require user intervention.
  System Configuration: The creation of work items is often a result of specific configurations in the SAP system related to workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Work Item: Review the work item in the SAP Business Workplace (transaction code SBWP) or through the relevant workflow monitoring tools. This will help you understand what