How To Fix SWF_RUN_SERVICES084 - 'Send Mail' for work item '&1' skipped (Work item status = '&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_SERVICES - Workflow: Services

• Message number: 084

• Message text: 'Send Mail' for work item '&1' skipped (Work item status = '&2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES084 - 'Send Mail' for work item '&1' skipped (Work item status = '&2') ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES084 indicates that the system attempted to send an email notification for a work item, but the operation was skipped due to the current status of the work item. The message typically includes placeholders for the work item ID (&1) and its status (&2).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the work item is in a status that does not allow for email notifications to be sent. Common statuses that might lead to this error include:
  
  Completed: The work item has already been processed.
  Cancelled: The work item has been cancelled and is no longer active.
  Error: The work item encountered an error during processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Item Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 or SWI2 to view the work item and check its current status. This will help you understand why the email notification was skipped.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is configured correctly