How To Fix WL712 - Work item "&" cannot be executed in status "&"

WL712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Work item "&" cannot be executed in status "&"

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.work_item>work item</> selected has a status in which the
selected function cannot be carried out.
The current status is <ZH>&V2&</>.
The work item cannot be executed in this status.
A work item can only be <ZK>executed</> in the following statuses:
<ZH>Ready</>
<ZH>Reserved</>
<ZH>Executed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL712 - Work item "&" cannot be executed in status "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL712 indicates that a work item cannot be executed because it is in a status that does not allow execution. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items represent tasks that need to be completed by users.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "WL712 Work item '&' cannot be executed in status '&'" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Status: The work item is in a status that does not permit execution. For example, it may be in a status like "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Error."
  Work Item Locking: The work item may be locked by another user or process, preventing it from being executed.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be issues with the workflow definition or configuration that prevent the work item from being processed.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to execute the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the