How To Fix WL853 - Work item &: Rejection not allowed

WL853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Work item &: Rejection not allowed

What causes this issue?

Processing cannot be rejected for the work item in question.

System Response

The action was terminated and the work item remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

If rejection of processing is to be possible for a work item, the step
must be flagged accordingly in the workflow definition. This is not the
case for the step to which the specified work item refers.
If this flag is changed, this no longer applies to work items which
have already been created, as the flag is only evaluated when a work
item is created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL853 - Details

• The SAP error message WL853 ("Work item &: Rejection not allowed") typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This error indicates that a user is attempting to reject a work item (such as a task or approval request) that cannot be rejected due to the current status or configuration of the workflow.
  Causes:
  
  Workflow Status: The work item may be in a status that does not allow rejection. For example, it might be completed, already approved, or in a state where rejection is not permitted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to reject the work item.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that rejection is not an allowed action for certain types of work items.
  Business Logic: There may be specific business rules defined in the workflow that prevent rejection under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Status: Review the status of the work item.