How To Fix WL730 - Work items of type "&" cannot be replaced

WL730 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Work items of type "&" cannot be replaced

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL730 - Work items of type "&" cannot be replaced ?

  The SAP error message WL730 indicates that there is an issue with work items of a specific type that cannot be replaced. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items represent tasks that need to be processed by users.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "WL730 Work items of type '&' cannot be replaced" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Work Item Type Restrictions: The work item type specified in the error message may have restrictions that prevent it from being replaced. This can happen if the work item is in a state that does not allow for replacement (e.g., it is already being processed or has been completed).
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow configuration may not allow for the replacement of certain work items. This could be due to settings in the workflow definition or the way the work item is being handled in the workflow process.
  
  
  User Authorization: