How To Fix WL733 - Processing cannot be rejected for work items in status "&"

WL733 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Processing cannot be rejected for work items in status "&"

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.work_item>work item</> has a processing status in which
the selected function cannot be carried out.
The current status is <ZH>&V1&</>.
It is not possible to reject execution of the work item in this status.
It is only possible to <ZK>reject execution</> in the following
processing statuses:
<ZH>Ready</>
<ZH>Reserved</>
<ZH>Executed</>

System Response

The action is cancelled.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL733 - Processing cannot be rejected for work items in status "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL733 indicates that a work item cannot be rejected because it is in a specific status that does not allow for rejection. The status represented by the "&" symbol will vary depending on the specific work item you are dealing with. Common statuses that might trigger this error include "Completed," "Processed," or "Cancelled," among others.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the work item is in a state that does not permit rejection. Each work item in SAP has a defined lifecycle, and certain actions (like rejection) are only allowed in specific statuses. If the work item has already been processed or completed, it cannot be rejected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Identify the current status of the work item. You can do this by navigating to the work item in the SAP system and checking its details.
  
  
  Understand the