How To Fix WI129 - No work item without tasks found with the current selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No work item without tasks found with the current selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI129 - No work item without tasks found with the current selection ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WI129 No work item without tasks found with the current selection
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to display or process work items in the SAP workflow system, but the system cannot find any work items that match your selection criteria and that do not have any associated tasks.
  In other words, the selection you made (for example, in transaction SWI1 or SWIA) is looking for work items that are "without tasks" (standalone work items), but none exist for the given filters (such as user, date range, workflow ID, etc.).
  
  Explanation:
  
  
  Work items in SAP Workflow can be of two types:
  
  With tasks: These are work items linked to a specific workflow task.
  Without tasks: These are standalone work items, often created by custom workflows or specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  The error means that the system searched for work items without tasks based on your selection but found none.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  You are using a selection screen or report that filters for work items without tasks.
  You have specified a user or workflow ID that currently has no such work items.
  The date range or other filters exclude all relevant work items.
  The workflow or task definitions have changed, and no standalone work items exist anymore.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check your selection criteria:
  
  Make sure you are not filtering exclusively for work items without tasks unless you specifically want those.
  Broaden your selection criteria (e.g., increase date range, remove user filter).
  
  
  
  Use the correct transaction:
  
  If you want to see all work items, use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) and adjust the filters accordingly.
  If you want to see work items with tasks, ensure the filter is set to include those.
  
  
  
  Verify workflow and task status:
  
  Check if the workflows you are interested in are active and generating work items.
  Confirm that tasks are assigned and not completed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, workflow container or task inconsistencies can cause missing work items.
  Run workflow consistency checks (transaction SWUS).
  
  
  
  Consult workflow logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow runtime and errors.
  
  
  
  If you are a developer or workflow administrator:
  
  Review the workflow definition to see if standalone work items are expected.
  Check if any custom code or user-exits affect work item creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWUS - Workflow Consistency Check
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and work item issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Workflow documentation for understanding work item types and processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WI129 indicates no work items without tasks were found for your selection. Adjust your filters or selection criteria to include work items with tasks or broaden your search parameters. Verify workflow status and consistency if the problem persists.
  
  If you provide more context (transaction used, selection criteria), I can help you with more specific advice!