How To Fix SWL182 - The work item must not be forwarded (BADI extension)

SWL182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL - WF: New User Interface Messages in Workflow (Client)

• Message number: 182

• Message text: The work item must not be forwarded (BADI extension)

What causes this issue?

Due to the additional checks that were implemented in BAdI
WF_WI_FORWARD, this work item cannot be forwarded.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Examine the check rules in the BAdI implementation WF_WI_FORWARD.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL182 - The work item must not be forwarded (BADI extension) ?

  The SAP error message SWL182, which states "The work item must not be forwarded (BADI extension)," typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP. This error indicates that a work item cannot be forwarded to another user or agent due to specific conditions defined in a Business Add-In (BADI) implementation.
  
  Cause:
  
  BADI Implementation: The error is often caused by a BADI implementation that has been configured to prevent the forwarding of certain work items. This could be due to business rules that dictate that specific tasks must be completed by the original assignee.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may have been designed in such a way that it restricts forwarding based on certain criteria, such as the status of the work item or the role of the user attempting to forward it.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to forward the work item, which can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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