How To Fix WL891 - Work queue & cannot be deleted

WL891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Work queue & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The work queue could not be deleted.

System Response

The specified work queue was not deleted. Individual lines of this work
queue may have been partially deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check whether this is the case and if so which parts of the work queue
have already been deleted. Remove possible inconsistencies by deleting
individual lines step-by-step.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL891 - Work queue & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WL891, which states "Work queue & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a work queue that is either currently in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Work Items: The work queue may have active work items that are still being processed.
  Dependencies: There may be other processes or queues that depend on the work queue you are trying to delete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the work queue.
  System Lock: The work queue might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Work Items: 
  
  Review the work queue to see if there are any active work items. If there are, you may need to complete or delete those items before attempting to delete the queue.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Investigate if there are