How To Fix W5098 - Worklist does not contain any entry sheets requiring release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Worklist does not contain any entry sheets requiring release

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5098 - Worklist does not contain any entry sheets requiring release ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5098 - Worklist does not contain any entry sheets requiring release
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user tries to access or process entry sheets for release (approval) in the SAP system, but there are no entry sheets currently available in their worklist that require release. In other words, the system cannot find any entry sheets pending approval for the user or the user’s role.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  All entry sheets have already been released or rejected.  
  The user does not have the appropriate authorization or role to release any entry sheets.  
  The selection criteria or filters applied to the worklist exclude all entry sheets.  
  Entry sheets are not yet created or assigned to the user for release.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entry Sheet Status:
  
  Verify if there are any entry sheets created and pending release. You can do this by checking the status of entry sheets in the system (e.g., via transaction ML81N or related reports).
  
  
  Verify User Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the correct authorization to release entry sheets. Check roles and authorizations related to the release process (e.g., authorization object M_EINK_FRG for release).
  
  
  Review Worklist Filters:
  
  Confirm that no restrictive filters or selection criteria are applied that might exclude all entry sheets from the worklist.
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Make sure the release strategy for entry sheets is properly configured and active, and that the user is assigned as a valid approver in the release strategy.
  
  
  Check Assignment of Entry Sheets:
  
  Confirm that entry sheets are assigned to the user or the user’s group for release.
  
  
  Refresh or Re-log:
  
  Sometimes, the worklist might not be updated in real-time. Refresh the worklist or log out and log back in to ensure the latest data is displayed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ML81N - Service Entry Sheet processing  
  ME28 - Release Purchase Orders (similar release process)  
  ME54N - Release Purchase Requisitions (similar release process)
  
  
  
  Release Strategy:
  
  Entry sheets often have a release strategy configured in customizing (SPRO) under Materials Management ? Logistics Invoice Verification ? Incoming Invoice ? Release Procedure for Service Entry Sheets.
  
  
  Authorizations:
  
  Check user roles and authorizations related to service entry sheet release.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists despite correct setup, check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to entry sheet release.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The message W5098 indicates that there are no entry sheets pending release in the user’s worklist. The solution involves verifying the existence and status of entry sheets, user authorizations, release strategy configuration, and worklist filters. Once these are correctly set, the user should be able to see and process entry sheets requiring release.