How To Fix WZ513 - & attachment(s) for work item found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 513

• Message text: & attachment(s) for work item found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ513 - & attachment(s) for work item found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ513 and the note about attachment(s) for work item found:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ513 - Attachment(s) for work item found
  1. Cause:
  The error message WZ513 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to delete or change a work item that still has attachments linked to it. Attachments can be documents, notes, or other files that are associated with the work item.
  
  The system prevents deletion or modification of the work item because attachments are still linked.
  This is a safeguard to avoid accidental loss of important data or documents related to the workflow step.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to delete a work item via transaction or program.
  When trying to change the status of a work item that has attachments.
  During workflow cleanup or archiving processes where attachments are still present.
  
  
  3. Solution:
  To resolve the WZ513 error, you need to handle the attachments before proceeding:
  Step-by-step solution:
  
  
  Check for attachments:
  
  Use transaction SBWP (SAP Business Workplace) or the workflow container to view attachments linked to the work item.
  Alternatively, use the function module SAP_WAPI_GET_ATTACHMENTS or check tables like SWWWIHEAD and SWWWIATT to find attachments.
  
  
  
  Delete or move attachments:
  
  If attachments are no longer needed, delete them from the work item.
  If attachments need to be preserved, download and save them externally before deletion.
  
  
  
  Delete or change the work item:
  
  After removing attachments, retry the operation (deletion or status change).
  The system should now allow the operation without throwing WZ513.
  
  
  
  Automate cleanup (optional):
  
  If this is a recurring issue, consider implementing a cleanup program or report that removes attachments from obsolete work items.
  SAP provides standard reports or you can develop custom programs using workflow APIs.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  
  Tables involved:
  
  SWWWIHEAD - Work item header
  SWWWIATT - Work item attachments
  SWWWIRED - Work item container data
  
  
  
  Useful transactions:
  
  SBWP - SAP Business Workplace (to view and manage workflow inbox and attachments)
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to find and manage work items)
  SWI2_FREQ - Frequent Tasks (to manage workflow tasks)
  
  
  
  Function modules:
  
  SAP_WAPI_GET_ATTACHMENTS - Retrieve attachments for a work item
  SAP_WAPI_DELETE_ATTACHMENT - Delete attachments from a work item
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow attachments and work item management for any patches or updates.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe attachment handling improvements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Work item has attachments linked; system blocks deletion/modification to protect data.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove or save and delete attachments before deleting or changing the work item.
  
  
  Related
  Use transactions SBWP, SWI1; check tables SWWWIHEAD, SWWWIATT; use workflow APIs for handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or ABAP code to delete attachments programmatically, feel free to ask!