How To Fix BCOM_R401 - Agent determination using routers can only be started for activities

BCOM_R401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOM_R - Business Communication: Messages for Rule-Based Routing

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Agent determination using routers can only be started for activities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOM_R401 - Agent determination using routers can only be started for activities ?

  The SAP error message BCOM_R401 indicates that there is an issue with agent determination in the context of using routers for activities. This error typically arises when the system is trying to determine an agent for a business process, but the configuration is not set up correctly to allow for this determination.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often occurs when the system is not configured to use routers for the specific activity or process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Activity Type: The activity you are trying to process may not be defined as an activity that can use agent determination via routers.
  Router Settings: The router settings may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Business Object Type: The business object type you are working with may not support agent determination through routers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWETYPV (Workflow Event Type) and ensure that the event type is correctly configured for