How To Fix WL814 - Work item &: Status & cannot be set

WL814 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Work item &: Status & cannot be set

What causes this issue?

The status of the work item cannot be changed. It is not possible to
update the work item header.

System Response

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

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL814 - Work item &: Status & cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message WL814 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a work item in the workflow. The message typically states that the status of the work item cannot be set to the desired value due to certain conditions not being met.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The work item is trying to transition to a status that is not allowed based on the workflow definition.
  Work Item Locking: The work item may be locked by another user or process, preventing status changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues in the workflow configuration or the workflow instance itself that prevent the status change.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the workflow data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve