How To Fix WL729 - Work items of type "&" do not have to be reserved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Work items of type "&" do not have to be reserved

What causes this issue?

The function selected cannot be used with all work item types. The
<ZK>Reserve</> function is only possible and necessary for dialog work
items (type W).
However, the work item selected has 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 WL729 - Work items of type "&" do not have to be reserved ?

  The SAP error message WL729 indicates that a work item of a specific type does not require reservation. This message typically arises in the context of workflow management within SAP, where certain work items are processed based on specific rules and configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WL729 is triggered when an attempt is made to reserve a work item that is not designed to be reserved. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Work Item Type: The work item type in question is configured in such a way that it does not support reservation. This is often the case for certain types of tasks that are meant to be processed by multiple users or are automatically handled by the system.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow definition may specify that certain work items should not be reserved, either due to business logic or design choices.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to reserve the