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

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  • 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    Work item already processed or deleted: The work item might have been completed, withdrawn, or deleted by another user or process.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

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