How To Fix SWF_ODS_CORE029 - Work Item &1 is not found in User Outbox with Category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_ODS_CORE - Messages for ODS runtime objects

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Work Item &1 is not found in User Outbox with Category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_ODS_CORE029 - Work Item &1 is not found in User Outbox with Category &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_ODS_CORE029 indicates that a work item (WI) is not found in the user's outbox for a specific category. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow, where a user is trying to access or process a work item that is expected to be in their outbox but is not found.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Item Deletion: The work item may have been deleted or completed by another user or process.
  Incorrect User Context: The user may not have the correct authorizations or may be logged in with a different user ID that does not have access to the work item.
  Workflow Termination: The workflow instance associated with the work item may have been terminated or ended unexpectedly.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the work item.
  Incorrect Category: The category specified in the error message may not match the category of the work item,