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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages
Message number: 839
Message text: Work item &: Lock for execution cannot be deleted
Deletion of the lock for execution failed for the specified work item.
The action was terminated, the work item was not changed.
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 TXError message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
WL839
- Work item &: Lock for execution cannot be deleted ?The SAP error message WL839, which states "Work item &: Lock for execution cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing. This error indicates that there is a lock on a work item that prevents it from being deleted or processed further. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
Causes:
- Active Workflows: The work item is part of an active workflow that is currently being processed.
- Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent processing of work items. If a work item is locked by another user or process, it cannot be deleted.
- System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the workflow management.
- User Permissions: The user attempting to delete the work item may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
Solutions:
- Check Workflow Status: Verify if the workflow associated with the work item is still active. If it is, you may need to wait until it completes or is terminated.
- Release Locks: If you have access, you can check for locks using transaction codes like
SM12
(for lock entries) andSM21
(for system logs). If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can release it.- User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to delete work items. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
- Transaction SWI1: Use transaction
SWI1
to analyze the work item and see if there are any issues with the workflow instance.- Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction
SWI2_FREQ
orSWI2_DURA
to monitor workflows and identify any that are stuck or causing issues.- Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
Related Information:
SWI1
, SWI2
, SWI2_FREQ
, and SWI2_DURA
for monitoring and managing workflows.By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the WL839 error message in SAP.
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