How To Fix WL256 - No attachment selected

WL256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: No attachment selected

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WL256 - Details

• The SAP error message WL256 "No attachment selected" typically occurs when a user attempts to attach a document or file to a workflow item or a related transaction, but no file has been selected or the selection process was not completed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  No File Selected: The most common cause is that the user did not select a file to attach before attempting to submit or save the workflow.
  File Format Issues: The file format may not be supported for attachment.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent attachments from being processed correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to attach files in the specific transaction or workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a File: Ensure that you have selected a file to attach. Use the "Browse" or "Select" button to choose the file from your local system.
  Check File Format: Verify that the file format is supported by the SAP