How To Fix WL725 - The priority cannot be changed for work items of type "&"

WL725 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 725

• Message text: The priority cannot be changed for work items of type "&"

What causes this issue?

The function selected is not possible with all work item types. The
<LS>priority can only be changed</> for dialog work items (type W).
However, the work item selected has the type <ZH>&V1&</>.

System Response

The action is not carried out.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL725 - The priority cannot be changed for work items of type "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL725 indicates that there is an attempt to change the priority of a work item of a specific type, but this action is not allowed for that type of work item. The message typically appears in the context of workflow management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because certain work item types have restrictions on priority changes. This can be due to:
  
  The work item type being defined in such a way that it does not allow priority changes.
  The work item being in a state where its priority cannot be modified (e.g., it may be completed, canceled, or in a specific workflow status).
  The configuration settings in the workflow definition that restrict priority changes for specific work item types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Item Type: Identify the type of work item you are trying to change. Review the documentation or configuration for that specific work item