How To Fix WL731 - Work items of type "&" cannot be set to "Done"

WL731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Work items of type "&" cannot be set to "Done"

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The action is not carried out.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL731 - Work items of type "&" cannot be set to "Done" ?

  The SAP error message WL731 indicates that a work item of a specific type cannot be set to "Done." 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 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Work Item: The work item may not have been fully processed or may require additional information before it can be marked as complete.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow definition may not allow the work item to be set to "Done" due to specific conditions or rules defined in the workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to set the work item to "Done" may not have the necessary authorizations to complete that specific type of work item.
  Status Management: The work item may be in a status that does not permit it to be marked as "Done."
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or