How To Fix WL802 - Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible

What causes this issue?

The status transition related to the executed action is not valid in
the current status.

System Response

The requested action was terminated, the work item was not changed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the work item has the necessary status before the required
action is executed, for example by first selecting the work item (or
releasing it, correcting the error, etc.).

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