How To Fix WA700 - Event creation not possible for this work item type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Event creation not possible for this work item type

What causes this issue?

Completing a work item by triggering an event is only possible for
dialog or background work items (type W or B) with status <ZH>in
process</>, and for wait step work items (type E) with status <ZH>ready
</>.

How to fix this error?

Choose another work item or complete the work item by selecting another
operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA700 - Event creation not possible for this work item type ?

  The SAP error message:
  WA700: Event creation not possible for this work item type
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to create a workflow event for a work item type that does not support event creation. In SAP Workflow, certain work item types are designed only for specific purposes and do not allow event triggering. For example, some container work items or system-generated work items may not support event creation.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Attempting to raise an event for a work item type that is not configured to handle events.
  Custom workflow development where the work item type is incorrectly used or not properly defined.
  Using standard SAP workflow templates or tasks in a way that is not supported (e.g., triggering events on system tasks).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Work Item Type:
  
  Identify the work item type for which the event creation is attempted.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the work items and their types.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definition:
  
  Verify the workflow and task definitions in SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Ensure that the work item type is appropriate for event triggering.
  If it is a custom work item type, check its configuration and whether it supports event creation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Logic:
  
  Modify the workflow logic to avoid raising events on unsupported work item types.
  Use appropriate event types and work item types that allow event creation.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to specific SAP versions or patches.
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number WA700 or keywords related to your workflow scenario.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is unclear, debug the workflow runtime (using transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG) to see where the event creation fails.
  Check the ABAP code or workflow container elements involved in event triggering.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Work Item Analysis
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on work item types and event handling.
  SAP Community forums and SAP Notes for similar issues.
  
  
  
  Typical Work Item Types:
  
  TS (Task)
  WS (Workflow Step)
  WSI (Workflow System Item)
  
  Not all of these support event creation.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact workflow scenario or the work item type involved, I can help you with more specific guidance.