How To Fix WZ703 - Task started under work item ID &1 (current state: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Task started under work item ID &1 (current state: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ703 - Task started under work item ID &1 (current state: &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ703:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ703
  Message Text:
  Task started under work item ID &1 (current state: &2)
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically occurs in the SAP Workflow environment. It indicates that a workflow task is being started or processed, but the work item (identified by the work item ID &1) is currently in a state (&2) that does not allow the task to be started again or processed as expected.
  Common causes include:
  
  The work item is already in a final or completed state (e.g., completed, canceled, or withdrawn).
  The work item is currently locked or being processed by another user or process.
  There is an inconsistency or timing issue where the workflow engine tries to start a task that has already been started or finished.
  The workflow container or task status is out of sync with the actual work item status.
  
  
  2. Solution
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