How To Fix WL622 - Work item &: Logical deletion not allowed for dependent work items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Work item &: Logical deletion not allowed for dependent work items

What causes this issue?

The specified work item cannot be deleted logically since it is under
the control of another work item (either a workflow or a work queue).

System Response

The action was cancelled, the work item remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, delete the higher-level work item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL622 - Work item &: Logical deletion not allowed for dependent work items ?

  The SAP error message WL622, which states "Work item &: Logical deletion not allowed for dependent work items," typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to logically delete a work item that has dependent work items associated with it. Logical deletion is a process that marks an object as deleted without physically removing it from the database, but it cannot be performed if there are dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the work item you are attempting to delete has one or more dependent work items. In SAP workflows, work items can have relationships where one work item is dependent on another. For example, if a work item is part of a sequence or is waiting for the completion of another work item, it cannot be logically deleted until those dependencies are resolved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can