How To Fix FDT_BRS218 - No valid agents are defined for this workflow

FDT_BRS218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_BRS - BRFplus Business Rule Services

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No valid agents are defined for this workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_BRS218 - No valid agents are defined for this workflow ?

  The SAP error message FDT_BRS218 indicates that there are no valid agents defined for a specific workflow. This typically occurs in the context of Business Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) in SAP, where a workflow requires specific agents (users or groups) to execute tasks or steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Agents Assigned: The workflow definition does not have any agents assigned to it. This can happen if the workflow was created without specifying the necessary agents.
  Agent Determination Issues: The agent determination logic may not be configured correctly, leading to the system being unable to find valid agents.
  User Status: The users who are supposed to act as agents may be inactive or not authorized to participate in the workflow.
  Role Assignment: The roles required for the agents may not be assigned correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system (transaction code SWDD).
  Ensure that agents are correctly assigned to the