How To Fix WL713 - Work item "&" cannot be set to "Done" in status "&"

WL713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Work item "&" cannot be set to "Done" in status "&"

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B0E6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>work item</> has a
processing status in which the selected function cannot be carried out.
The current status is <ZH>&V2&</>.
It is not possible to replace the work item in this status.
It can only be <LS>set to done</> if it has the processing status
<ZH>Executed</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL713 - Work item "&" cannot be set to "Done" in status "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL713 indicates that a work item cannot be set to "Done" due to its current status. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items represent tasks that need to be completed by users.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WL713 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The work item is in a status that does not allow it to be marked as "Done." Each work item has a defined workflow status, and certain statuses may not permit transitions to "Done."
  
  
  Missing Required Actions: There may be required actions or approvals that need to be completed before the work item can be marked as "Done."
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that it restricts the ability to change the status based on certain conditions or rules.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the status may not have