How To Fix WL832 - Work item type & not known

WL832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Work item type & not known

What causes this issue?

The specified work item type is not recognized by the system.

System Response

Action aborted.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid work item type.

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

INCLUDE LISTEDERWORKITEMTYPEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL832 - Work item type & not known ?

  The SAP error message WL832 ("Work item type & not known") typically occurs when the system cannot recognize a specified work item type in the workflow. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, missing entries in the relevant tables, or incorrect references in the workflow definition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Work Item Type: The specified work item type does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the work item type.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, the work item type may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item type.
  Custom Development: If the work item type is custom-developed, there may be issues with the implementation or activation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Work Item Type: Verify that the work item type exists in the system.