How To Fix WL874 - Work item & cannot be repaired in status &

WL874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Work item & cannot be repaired in status &

What causes this issue?

You tried to set a work item which does not have the status 'Error'
back to the status 'In process' after a repair. This is not allowed.

System Response

The action was cancelled, the work item retains its previous status.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL874 - Details

• The SAP error message WL874 indicates that a work item cannot be repaired because it is in a specific status that does not allow for repairs. This error typically arises in the context of workflow management within SAP, where work items represent tasks that need to be completed by users.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "WL874 Work item & cannot be repaired in status &" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Work Item Status: The work item is in a status that does not permit repairs. For example, it may be completed, canceled, or in a status that is not eligible for modification.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way the work item was created, leading to it being in an unrepairable state.
  System Lock: The work item might be locked by another process or user, preventing any changes or repairs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL874 error, you can