How To Fix WL836 - Work item list does not contain any entries

WL836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Work item list does not contain any entries

What causes this issue?

The specified list of work items which are to be executed together is
empty.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a list which contains at least two elements for the joint
execution.
If you enter a list with only one element, the relevant work item is
executed as if you had selected the action <LS>execute</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL836 - Work item list does not contain any entries ?

  The SAP error message WL836, which states "Work item list does not contain any entries," typically occurs when a user tries to access their work items in the SAP Business Workflow and finds that there are no items available for processing. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Pending Work Items: The user may not have any work items assigned to them. This could be due to the completion of previous tasks or the absence of tasks assigned to their user ID.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the work items. This can happen if the user roles or profiles are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration itself, such as incorrect routing or assignment of tasks.
  
  
  System Issues: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the