How To Fix WL747 - Attachments cannot be created for work items of type "&"

WL747 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Attachments cannot be created for work items of type "&"

What causes this issue?

The function selected is not possible for all work item types.
Attachments can only be created for work items of the following types:
Dialog work item (type W)
Workflow work item (type F)
Work queue work item (type A)
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 WL747 - Attachments cannot be created for work items of type "&" ?

  The SAP error message WL747 indicates that attachments cannot be created for work items of a specific type, denoted by the placeholder "&". This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when users attempt to attach documents or files to work items that do not support attachments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Item Type Limitation: The work item type indicated by "&" does not allow attachments. This is often the case for certain standard workflow tasks or custom tasks that have not been configured to support attachments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The workflow might not be properly configured to handle attachments for that specific work item type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to attach documents to the work item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Work Item Type: Identify the specific work item type that is causing the error. You can do this by checking the workflow definition in the SAP system.
  Modify Workflow Configuration: If you have