How To Fix WI101 - Error creating work item

WI101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Error creating work item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI101 - Error creating work item ?

  The SAP error message WI101: Error creating work item typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. It indicates that the system encountered a problem while trying to create a work item for a workflow step.
  
  Cause
  The error WI101 can be caused by several issues, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Agent Assignment:
  
  The workflow step requires an agent (user or role) to be assigned, but the agent determination failed or returned no valid agents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user under which the workflow is running does not have sufficient authorization to create the work item or assign it to the agent.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration:
  
  The workflow container or binding is incorrect or incomplete.
  The task or step is not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Problems with the SAP Business Workplace (SBWP) or inbox.
  Issues with the SAP system’s workflow runtime environment.
  
  
  
  Agent Determination Errors:
  
  The agent determination method (e.g., rule, organizational management) returns no agents or invalid agents.
  
  
  
  Inactive or Locked Agents:
  
  The agent