How To Fix WL369 - Work item & (type '&', &) cannot be started immediately by user &

WL369 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Work item & (type '&', &) cannot be started immediately by user &

What causes this issue?

Work item &V1& (type &V2&, task &V3&) cannot be started immediately by
user &V4&. Possible reasons:
The start call took place in the background but the work item requires
a user dialog.
The work item has a status which does not allow it to be started (
<ZH>contains errors</>, <ZH>waiting</>, <ZH>completed</>, <ZH>logically
deleted</>).
The preferred start date is in the future.
The the immediate execution of work items in synchronous processing
chains has been deactivated
The task is not within the task profile of the current user, that is,
the user may not process the task according to the organization model.

System Response

The task was not started immediately for the current user.

How to fix this error?

If the task should be started immediately, please check the conditions
mentioned above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL369 - Work item & (type '&', &) cannot be started immediately by user & ?

  The SAP error message WL369 indicates that a work item of a specific type cannot be started immediately by the user. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where certain conditions or configurations prevent a work item from being processed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the work item. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  
  Work Item Status: The work item may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed immediately. For example, it might be in a suspended state or waiting for another process to complete.
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that it requires certain conditions to be met before the work item can be executed.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or parameters that