How To Fix WO508 - Error during receiver check

WO508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Error during receiver check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO508 - Error during receiver check ?

  The SAP error message WO508, which states "Error during receiver check," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there is an issue with the recipient of a workflow task, which can prevent the workflow from proceeding as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified as the recipient may not exist or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The recipient may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow task.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be incorrectly configured, leading to issues in determining the correct recipient.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The task may not be correctly assigned to the intended recipient in the workflow definition.
  System Issues: There may be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the user master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User ID: Verify that the user ID specified as the recipient is valid and active. You can do this by checking the user master data in transaction SU01.
  Review Authorizations: