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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages
Message number: 033
Message text: No work item is available for the selected entry
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WL033
- No work item is available for the selected entry ?The SAP error message WL033, which states "No work item is available for the selected entry," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there are no work items available for the user to process for the specific entry or task they are trying to access. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
Causes:
- No Pending Work Items: The user may not have any pending work items assigned to them for the selected task or entry.
- Work Item Deletion: The work item may have been deleted or completed by another user.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the work items.
- Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the workflow instance may not have been triggered correctly.
- Selection Criteria: The criteria used to select the work items may not match any existing work items.
Solutions:
Check Work Item Availability:
- Go to the SAP Business Workplace (transaction code
SBWP
) and check if there are any work items available for processing.- Ensure that you are looking in the correct folder (e.g., Inbox, Tasks).
Review Workflow Logs:
- Use transaction code
SWI1
to check the workflow logs and see if there are any errors or issues with the workflow instance.- Look for any terminated workflows or errors that may indicate why no work items are available.
Check User Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the work items. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
Verify Workflow Configuration:
- If you have access, check the workflow configuration in transaction
SWDD
to ensure that the workflow is set up correctly and is active.Refresh or Re-trigger the Workflow:
- If the workflow is not triggered correctly, you may need to re-trigger it or refresh the relevant entries to generate new work items.
Consult with SAP Support:
- If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
Related Information:
SBWP
: SAP Business WorkplaceSWI1
: Work Item SelectionSWDD
: Workflow BuilderBy following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the WL033 error in SAP.
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