How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG116 - Error while forwarding the workitem:&1 to users:&2 by user:&3

S_OSP_WF_MSG116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error while forwarding the workitem:&1 to users:&2 by user:&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG116 - Error while forwarding the workitem:&1 to users:&2 by user:&3 ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG116 typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to forward a work item to specified users. This error can occur in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a user attempts to forward a work item (task) to another user or group of users, but the system encounters a problem.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified in the forwarding process may not exist or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to forward the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the task definition that prevent the forwarding from being processed correctly.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the workflow runtime environment.
  Recipient's Inbox Issues: The recipient's inbox may be full or there may be restrictions on the number of work items they can