How To Fix WL717 - Resubmission of work item cannot be terminated

WL717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Resubmission of work item cannot be terminated

What causes this issue?

Resubmission of the work item could not be ended since the current
system user is not the agent of the work item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL717 - Details

• The SAP error message WL717, which states "Resubmission of work item cannot be terminated," typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the resubmission process of a work item, which is often related to workflow instances that are in a state that does not allow for termination or cancellation.
  Causes:
  
  Work Item State: The work item may be in a state that does not permit termination. For example, if the work item is already in a process of being executed or has been completed, it cannot be terminated.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way the work item is set up, leading to restrictions on its termination.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to terminate the work item may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  System Locking: The work item might be locked by another