How To Fix WL851 - Work item &: Data for type & cannot be written (table &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL851 - Work item &: Data for type & cannot be written (table &) ?

  The SAP error message WL851 indicates that there is an issue with writing data to a specific table for a work item. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow processing in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not be consistent or valid for the specified table.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the specified table.
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the current operation from completing.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP system itself.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or the associated task may be incorrectly configured, leading to attempts to write invalid data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Validity: Ensure that the data being written is valid and conforms to the expected format and constraints of the target