How To Fix WL809 - Work item & cannot be reserved in status &

WL809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

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

What causes this issue?

The work item cannot be reserved in its current status.

System Response

The action was terminated and the work item remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Check the current status of the work item. A work item can only be
reserved if it has the status <ZH>ready</> before.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL809 - Work item & cannot be reserved in status & ?

  The SAP error message WL809 indicates that a work item cannot be reserved because it is in a specific status that does not allow for reservation. 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 WL809 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Work Item Status: The work item is in a status that does not permit it to be reserved. For example, it might be completed, canceled, or in a state that is not eligible for processing.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to reserve the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way the work item is being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL809 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Item Status:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to