How To Fix SWF_ALM023 - &1 work items of type &2 with status &3 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_ALM - Workflow: Alert Monitor

• Message number: 023

• Message text: &1 work items of type &2 with status &3 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_ALM023 - &1 work items of type &2 with status &3 deleted ?

  The SAP error message SWF_ALM023 indicates that a certain number of work items of a specific type and status have been deleted. This message is typically related to the SAP Business Workflow component, which manages the execution of business processes in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SWF_ALM023 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Deletion: Work items may have been manually deleted by a user or administrator.
  Workflow Termination: The workflow instance may have been terminated, leading to the deletion of associated work items.
  System Cleanup: A background job or system cleanup process may have removed old or completed work items based on retention policies.
  Error in Workflow: There may be an error in the workflow definition or execution that causes work items to be deleted unexpectedly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the SWF_ALM023 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Review the workflow logs to identify any issues or errors that may have led to the deletion of