How To Fix SWK016 - Work item & could not be completed

SWK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWK - Messages for Workflow - Workplace Plug-In 4.0B

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Work item & could not be completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWK016 - Work item & could not be completed ?

  The SAP error message SWK016, which states "Work item & could not be completed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that a work item (a task or process step in a workflow) could not be completed successfully. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The work item may require certain data that is missing or incorrect, preventing it from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to complete the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Workflow Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the workflow configuration itself, such as incorrect task assignments or missing steps.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system performance problems, database locks, or other system errors.
  Business Logic Errors: The business logic defined in the workflow may not be met, leading to the inability to