How To Fix WL806 - Work item & cannot be deleted

WL806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Work item & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

When the work item was deleted, a critical inconsistency was found. The
header entry of the work item could not be deleted.

System Response

The delete operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL806 - Work item & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WL806 indicates that a work item cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items represent tasks that need to be processed by users or systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WL806 can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Work Item Status: The work item may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the work item has already been processed or is in a completed state, it may not be deletable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Workflow Instance: The work item may be part of a workflow instance that is still active or has dependencies that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the workflow data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL806 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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