How To Fix WI805 - Status &1 is not allowed in this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Status &1 is not allowed in this transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI805 - Status &1 is not allowed in this transaction ?

  The SAP error message:
  WI805 Status &1 is not allowed in this transaction
  typically occurs in the context of Workflow processing in SAP.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the workflow status (represented by the placeholder &1) is not permitted or valid for the current transaction or step in the workflow. In other words, the workflow is trying to set or process a status that is not allowed in the current context.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow container or task is trying to set a status that is not defined or allowed for the object or transaction.
  The status profile or status management configuration for the business object does not permit the status in the current step.
  Custom workflow logic or user exits are trying to set an invalid status.
  The workflow template or task is incorrectly configured with an invalid status.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status Value:
  
  Identify the status value represented by &1 in the error message.
  Look up the status in the status profile of the business object involved.
  
  
  
  Verify Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Use transaction BS22 to check the status profile assigned to the business object.
  Verify if the status &1 is valid and allowed in the current transaction or workflow step.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow template and tasks to ensure that the status being set is valid.
  Check the container elements and any status-related parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BAdIs, or custom workflow logic, check if they are trying to set an invalid status.
  Adjust the code to set only allowed statuses.
  
  
  
  Adjust Status Management:
  
  If necessary, modify the status profile to include the required status for the transaction.
  Alternatively, change the workflow logic to use a valid status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction BS22: Display and maintain status profiles.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder, to check workflow templates.
  Transaction SWI1: Workflow log, to analyze workflow errors.
  SAP Help on Workflow Status Management.
  SAP Notes related to workflow status errors.
  
  
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  Error
  WI805 Status &1 is not allowed in this transaction
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow tries to set a status not allowed in the current transaction or step
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct status profile, workflow configuration, or custom code to use allowed statuses
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact status code (&1 value) or the business object involved, I can help you with more specific guidance.