How To Fix WL842 - Work item &: Forwarding not allowed in status &

WL842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Work item &: Forwarding not allowed in status &

What causes this issue?

The work item cannot be forwarded in its current status.

System Response

The action was terminated and the work item remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Only work items with one of the following statuses are forwarded by the
work item manager (WIM):
Reserved
In process
Executed
Reserve the work item for yourself before forwarding it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL842 - Work item &: Forwarding not allowed in status & ?

  The SAP error message WL842, which states "Work item &: Forwarding not allowed in status &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when a user attempts to forward a work item that is not in a status that allows forwarding. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Item Status: The work item may be in a status that does not permit forwarding. For example, it could be completed, canceled, or in a state where it is locked for further actions.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that certain statuses do not allow forwarding of work items.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to forward the work item may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent forwarding of work items in certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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