How To Fix WL871 - Work item &: Note flag cannot be changed

WL871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Work item &: Note flag cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The flag which indicates whether there is (at least) one note for the
work item could not be changed.

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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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL871 - Details

• The SAP error message WL871, which states "Work item &: Note flag cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with changing the note flag of a work item, which is often related to the status or properties of the work item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Item Status: The work item may be in a status that does not allow changes to the note flag. For example, if the work item is already completed or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields, you may not be able to change the note flag.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the note flag for the work item.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the workflow that prevent changes to the note flag.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database