How To Fix WI707 - No tasks available within the specified selections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: No tasks available within the specified selections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI707 - No tasks available within the specified selections ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI707: No tasks available within the specified selections:
  
  Error Message:
  WI707 - No tasks available within the specified selections
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system when you try to display or process workflow tasks (work items) but the system cannot find any tasks that match the selection criteria you have specified.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or too restrictive selection criteria: The filters or parameters used to search for tasks (such as user ID, task status, date range, workflow ID, etc.) do not match any existing tasks.
  No tasks assigned: There are genuinely no workflow tasks assigned to the user or within the specified parameters.
  Tasks already processed or deleted: Tasks may have been completed, withdrawn, or deleted, so none remain in the system.
  Authorization issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the tasks.
  System inconsistencies or workflow errors: Occasionally, workflow container or task inconsistencies can cause tasks not to appear.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and broaden selection criteria:
  
  Remove or relax filters such as date ranges, task status, or specific workflow IDs.
  Ensure you are searching for tasks assigned to the correct user or organizational unit.
  Try searching with minimal criteria to see if any tasks appear.
  
  
  
  Verify user assignment:
  
  Confirm that the user actually has tasks assigned.
  Use transaction SBWP (SAP Business Workplace) or SWI1 (Selection of Workflow Items) to check tasks.
  In SWI1, try searching with broader parameters.
  
  
  
  Check task status:
  
  Tasks that are completed or withdrawn will not appear in active task lists.
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_WORKLIST to see historical or completed tasks.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view workflow tasks.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow (e.g., object S_WF_WI).
  
  
  
  Check workflow logs and system status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to analyze workflow logs.
  Look for errors or inconsistencies in workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis or Workflow Administrator:
  
  If the problem persists, it may be due to system inconsistencies or workflow configuration issues.
  Workflow administrators can run consistency checks or reassign tasks if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check workflow tasks:
  
  SBWP – SAP Business Workplace (user inbox)
  SWI1 – Selection of Workflow Items
  SWI2_WORKLIST – Worklist for a user
  SWI2_FREQ – Frequently processed tasks
  SWI6 – Workflow log display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow task display issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow and Task Management.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Workflow Concepts:
  
  Workflow tasks (work items) are assigned to users or organizational units.
  Tasks have statuses such as READY, COMPLETED, IN PROCESS, etc.
  Workflow container and task definitions affect task creation and assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No workflow tasks found matching the selection criteria or user has no assigned tasks.
  
  
  Solution
  Broaden selection criteria, verify user assignments, check authorizations, and review workflow logs.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SBWP, SWI1, SWI2_WORKLIST, SWI2_FREQ, SWIA
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, selection criteria, user role), I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.