How To Fix WO526 - Chosen function not possible for work item with status &

WO526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Chosen function not possible for work item with status &

What causes this issue?

The current work item has the status &V1&. With this status, the
selected function is not possible.

System Response

Function canceled.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO526 - Chosen function not possible for work item with status & ?

  The SAP error message WO526 ("Chosen function not possible for work item with status &") typically indicates that you are trying to perform an action on a work item that is not allowed due to its current status. This error is common in workflows where certain actions can only be performed when the work item is in a specific state.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the work item you are trying to process has a status that does not permit the action you are attempting. For example, if the work item is already completed, canceled, or in a state that does not allow further processing, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Item Status: Review the status of the work item. You can do this by navigating to the workflow log or using transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item