How To Fix PUMG029 - Worklist already contains entries. Try Update Worklist.

PUMG029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Worklist already contains entries. Try Update Worklist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG029 - Worklist already contains entries. Try Update Worklist. ?

  The SAP error message PUMG029: Worklist already contains entries. Try Update Worklist. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Management or Workflow environment. This error indicates that the worklist you are trying to access or modify already has entries, and the system is prompting you to update the worklist instead of trying to create or add new entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Entries: The worklist you are trying to access already contains entries, which means that the system is not allowing you to add more entries without first updating the existing list.
  Session State: There may be a session state issue where the worklist is not refreshed properly, leading to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the workflow or process management that are causing this behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Worklist: Follow the prompt and try to update the worklist. This can usually be done by refreshing the worklist or using the update