How To Fix WL808 - Work item & cannot be executed in status &

WL808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Work item & cannot be executed in status &

What causes this issue?

The work item cannot be executed in its current state.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

A work item must have the status <ZH>reserved</> to be executed. This
is necessary to prevent parallel and multiple execution by several
users.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL808 - Work item & cannot be executed in status & ?

  The SAP error message WL808 indicates that a work item cannot be executed because it is in a status that does not allow execution. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items represent tasks that need to be completed by users.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WL808 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Work Item Status: The work item may be in a status such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Error," which prevents it from being executed.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to execute the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the specific task associated with the work item.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the workflow instance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL808 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Item Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection)