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

WA700 - Overview

• 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