How To Fix SWFHTTP018 - Work item & could not be completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWFHTTP - Messages for Handlers

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Work item & could not be completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWFHTTP018 - Work item & could not be completed ?

  The SAP error message SWFHTTP018 indicates that a work item could not be completed due to an issue with the HTTP connection or the web service that the work item is trying to access. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a task is trying to execute an HTTP-based action, such as calling a web service or accessing a web application.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target web service.
  Service Unavailability: The web service or application that the work item is trying to access may be down or not responding.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to access the web service.
  Incorrect URL: The URL configured for the web service in the workflow may be incorrect or outdated.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to long processing times or server delays.
  Configuration