How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT016 - Error deleting worklist &1 "&2"

WRF_ART_DISCONT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error deleting worklist &1 "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT016 - Error deleting worklist &1 "&2" ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ART_DISCONT016 Error deleting worklist &1 "&2"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a worklist in SAP Workflow, but the deletion fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The worklist is currently in use or locked by another user or process.
  The worklist contains active or incomplete workflow tasks that prevent deletion.
  There are inconsistencies or data integrity issues in the workflow tables related to the worklist.
  Insufficient authorizations to delete the worklist.
  The worklist might be referenced by other workflow objects or processes, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Worklist Status:
  
  Verify if the worklist is currently being processed or locked.
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display) to check for active tasks in the worklist.
  
  
  
  Complete or Delete Active Tasks:
  
  If there are active tasks, complete or delete them if appropriate.
  Use transaction SWIA (Work Item Administration) to manage work items.
  
  
  
  Unlock the