How To Fix WL850 - Work item &: Data for type & cannot be read (table &)

WL850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Work item &: Data for type & cannot be read (table &)

What causes this issue?

The type-specific data of the specified work item cannot be read.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The problem probably involves a critical data inconsistency in the
system.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL850 - Work item &: Data for type & cannot be read (table &) ?

  The SAP error message WL850 indicates that there is an issue with reading data for a specific work item in the workflow. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data from the specified table for the work item type. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The data for the specified work item type may not exist in the database table.
  Table 
  Configuration Issues: The table from which the data is being read may not be properly configured or may have been changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the specified table.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corruption in the data or the database that prevents the system from reading it.
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to issues in data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify