How To Fix WZ318 - Work item & cannot be completed

WZ318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Work item & cannot be completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ318 - Work item & cannot be completed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ318 Work item & cannot be completed
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when a work item cannot be completed due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The work item is already processed or deleted.
  The work item is locked or in an inconsistent state.
  The user trying to complete the work item does not have the necessary authorization.
  The workflow container or task associated with the work item is in an invalid state.
  There is a system or configuration issue preventing the completion of the work item.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, a work item represents a task assigned to a user or a group. When a user tries to complete a work item (e.g., approve a request), the system checks the status and validity of the work item. If the work item is no longer valid or cannot be processed due to the reasons above, the system throws the WZ318 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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