How To Fix WO820 - The specified work item & does not exist

WO820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

• Message text: The specified work item & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified a work item ID which does not exist.

System Response

Processing was terminated with an error.

How to fix this error?

Check the transfer of the work item ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO820 - The specified work item & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WO820: The specified work item & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WO820: The specified work item & does not exist
  
  The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the actual work item ID that was specified.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a workflow tries to access or process a work item that cannot be found in the system. Possible reasons include:
  
  Work item already processed or deleted: The work item might have been completed, withdrawn, or deleted by another user or process.
  Incorrect work item ID: The work item ID passed to the workflow or function module is incorrect or does not exist.
  Work item expired: The work item might have expired and been removed from the system.
  Inconsistent workflow data: There might be inconsistencies or corruption in the workflow runtime data.
  Authorization issues: The user or process trying to access the work item does not have the necessary authorization, causing