How To Fix WL477 - Confirmation of work item &3 flagged for later execution

WL477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Confirmation of work item &3 flagged for later execution

What causes this issue?

The work item with the ID &V3& has reported back to the workflow &V1&
the ID &V2&. The workflow, however, has an <ZH>error</> status. The
response message can first be executed when the workflow no longer has
the status <ZK>incorrect</>.
The result of the work item is not lost! The workflow can be continued
later without any losses.

System Response

The response message of the work item was stored for later execution.

How to fix this error?

Correct the error in the workflow concerned and continue the workflow
with the function <LS>Restart workflow after error</>.
The work item response message which has been stored is then also
executed automatically.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL477 - Confirmation of work item &3 flagged for later execution ?

  The SAP error message WL477, which states "Confirmation of work item &3 flagged for later execution," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing. This message indicates that a work item (a task or process step in a workflow) has been flagged to be executed at a later time rather than immediately.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be configured to allow for deferred execution of certain tasks based on specific conditions.
  User Decision: The user may have chosen to postpone the execution of the work item intentionally.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that dictate when and how work items are processed.
  Resource Availability: The system may be unable to execute the work item immediately due to resource constraints or other dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow definition to understand why the work item is flagged for later execution. Ensure that the workflow is set up correctly and that there are