How To Fix WL746 - Attachments cannot be created for work items in status "&"

WL746 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Attachments cannot be created 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 create attachments for the work item in this
status.
It is only possible to <ZK>create attachments</> in the following
processing statuses:
<ZH>Reserved</>
<ZH>In process</>
<ZH>Executed</>
<ZH>Error</>

System Response

The action is terminated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL746 - Attachments cannot be created for work items in status "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL746 indicates that attachments cannot be created for work items that are in a specific status. The status represented by the "&" symbol typically refers to a particular state of the work item, such as "completed," "canceled," or "in process." The exact status will be displayed in the actual error message.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the work item is in a status that does not allow for attachments to be added. This is a common restriction in workflow management systems to ensure data integrity and prevent modifications to completed or finalized work items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Work Item Status: Review the status of the work item. If it is in a completed or canceled state, you will not be able to add attachments. You may need to take action on the work item to change its status