How To Fix CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE001 - System user &1 has no workflow agent assigned

CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE - Messages from Workflow Base Adapter

• Message number: 001

• Message text: System user &1 has no workflow agent assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE001 - System user &1 has no workflow agent assigned ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE001 indicates that a system user does not have a workflow agent assigned. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where certain tasks or processes require a designated user (workflow agent) to execute or approve them.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a workflow agent assignment for the specified system user. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned to any workflow roles or tasks.
  The user profile may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a workflow agent.
  The workflow configuration may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the user not being recognized as a valid agent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to check the work items and see if the user is listed as an agent.
  Use transaction SU01