How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF116 - Person conversion failed (Workflow Agent: &1); see log

CM_EHFND_FW_WFF116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Person conversion failed (Workflow Agent: &1); see log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF116 - Person conversion failed (Workflow Agent: &1); see log ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF116 indicates that there was a failure in converting a person (or user) in the context of a workflow agent. This error typically arises in the SAP system when there is an issue with the user data or configuration related to the workflow agent.
  Causes:
  
  Missing User Data: The user or person being referenced in the workflow may not have the necessary data in the system, such as missing or incomplete user profiles.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to be processed in the workflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way agents are defined in the workflow.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the user or person, such as invalid entries in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Data: Verify that the user