How To Fix WL460 - Workflow or work item no. & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Workflow or work item no. & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The workflow manager could not read the header data of a work item, for
example when trying to cancel a work item. The module for reading the
WI header data returned the specified exception &2&.

System Response

The work item was not processed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the specified work item exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL460 - Workflow or work item no. & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WL460 indicates that a workflow or work item does not exist. This error can occur in various scenarios, typically when trying to access a workflow or work item that has either been deleted, does not exist in the system, or is not correctly referenced.
  Causes of WL460 Error
  
  
  Non-Existent Work Item: The work item ID you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This can happen if the work item was deleted or if it was never created.
  
  
  Incorrect Work Item ID: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the work item ID you are using.
  
  
  Workflow Termination: The workflow associated with the work item may have been terminated or completed, leading to the work item being removed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the work item.
  
  
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such