How To Fix WZ512 - Work item &1 forwarded to user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Work item &1 forwarded to user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ512 - Work item &1 forwarded to user &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WZ512 Work item &1 forwarded to user &2
  
  1. Cause:
  This message is an informational or warning message generated by the SAP Workflow system. It indicates that a particular workflow work item (identified by &1) has been forwarded from the current user to another user (identified by &2).
  
  Work item &1: The unique identifier of the workflow task or work item.
  User &2: The SAP user ID to whom the work item has been forwarded.
  
  This typically happens when a user who received a workflow task decides to forward it to another user, either because they are not responsible for the task, are unavailable, or want someone else to handle it.
  
  2. Solution:
  Since this message is informational, it does not indicate an error that needs correction. However, if you want to manage or control forwarding behavior, consider the following:
  
  If forwarding is intentional: No action is needed. The message simply confirms the forwarding action.
  If forwarding is unexpected or problematic:
  
  Check the workflow design to see if forwarding is allowed or if there are restrictions.
  Review user roles and authorizations to ensure only authorized users can forward work items.
  Communicate with the users involved to understand why the forwarding occurred.
  If necessary, reassign or recall the work item to the appropriate user.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection: To view and manage workflow work items.
  SWIA – Work Item Administration: To administer and process work items.
  SWDD – Workflow Builder: To check the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Workflow Forwarding:
  
  Forwarding a work item is a standard feature in SAP Workflow to ensure tasks are handled by the correct person.
  Forwarding can be done manually by users or automatically via workflow rules.
  
  
  
  Authorizations:
  
  Users need appropriate authorizations to forward work items.
  Check authorization objects like S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item) and S_WF_FWD (Workflow: Forwarding).
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow logs and diagnose issues related to work items.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WZ512 Work item &1 forwarded to user &2
  
  
  Cause
  A workflow work item was forwarded to another user.
  
  
  Solution
  Usually informational; verify forwarding is intended.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  SWI1, SWIA, SWDD, SWI2_FREQ, SWI2_DIAG
  
  
  Notes
  Check authorizations and workflow design if forwarding is unexpected.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check or control forwarding in your SAP system.