How To Fix WL768 - Work item was changed

WL768 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Work item was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL768 - Work item was changed ?

  The SAP error message WL768, which states "Work item was changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This message indicates that the work item you are trying to process has been modified or updated by another user or process since you last accessed it. This can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts when trying to perform actions on the work item.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process has modified the work item while you were trying to access it.
  Workflow Changes: The workflow definition or the status of the work item has changed, possibly due to a change in the underlying business process.
  System Delays: There may be a delay in the system's ability to reflect the most current state of the work item, leading to outdated information being presented to you.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Work Item: Try refreshing the work item list or the specific work item you are trying to access. This