How To Fix PUMG000 - Worklist already contains entries. Empty the worklist, first.

PUMG000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUMG - Message class for transaction SPUMG.

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Worklist already contains entries. Empty the worklist, first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG000 - Worklist already contains entries. Empty the worklist, first. ?

  The SAP error message PUMG000: Worklist already contains entries. Empty the worklist, first. typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to perform an action that requires a clean worklist, but the worklist already has existing entries. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of workflow management or task processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Entries: The worklist you are trying to use already has entries that need to be processed or cleared before you can add new entries or perform a specific action.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the workflow process that leads to this error.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, user permissions or roles may restrict the ability to clear the worklist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Empty the Worklist:
  
  Navigate to the worklist in question.
  Look for options to delete or clear existing entries. This may involve selecting the entries