How To Fix WZ119 - Instances for task &1 already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Instances for task &1 already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ119 - Instances for task &1 already exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ119: Instances for task &1 already exist:
  
  Error Message
  WZ119: Instances for task &1 already exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to create or start a new instance of a workflow task, but an instance of that task already exists for the same object or context. In other words, the system prevents duplicate task instances to avoid redundant processing or conflicts.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to create a new workflow task instance while an active instance of the same task is already running for the same object.
  The workflow logic or custom code tries to create multiple instances of a task that is designed to be unique per object.
  The task is set up as a "single instance" task, and the system enforces this uniqueness.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP Workflow, tasks can be configured to allow multiple instances or only a single instance per object. When