How To Fix WO821 - You cannot execute work item &: '&' (status: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: You cannot execute work item &: '&' (status: &)

What causes this issue?

You wanted to execute a work item. However, this is not possible.
Possible causes are:
The work item cannot be executed because of its status.
You are not one of the
<DS:GLOS.3526B11BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>possible agents</> of the
work item.
Note:
It may be that both causes apply.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the work item to a status which allows execution.
The work item may be executed by one of the possible agents.

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