How To Fix WL864 - Work item &: Background job & cannot be scheduled (error &)

WL864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Work item &: Background job & cannot be scheduled (error &)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when scheduling the specified background job, which
is used for the deadline monitoring of the specified work item.

System Response

The action was terminated. It may not be possible to reverse all
changes made to the specified work item.

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.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The specified error number should indicate possible reasons for the
error. It is possible that the system is in an inconsistent state. The
scheduled start of the specified background job must be compared with
the minimum date/time of all work items in table SWWDHMIN. It may be
necessary to delete the scheduled background job by hand and reschedule
it by calling report RSWWDHEX.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL864 - Work item &: Background job & cannot be scheduled (error &) ?

  The SAP error message WL864 indicates that a work item or background job cannot be scheduled due to a specific error. This error typically arises in the context of workflow or background processing in SAP systems. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Resource Availability: The system may not have enough resources (e.g., memory, CPU) to schedule the job.
  Job 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job settings, such as incorrect parameters or missing required information.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to schedule the job.
  System Load: High system load or other jobs running concurrently may prevent the scheduling of new jobs.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor system performance and ensure that there are sufficient resources available. You can use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary)