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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 relevant steps in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Agent Determination:
  
  Review the agent determination logic (e.g., using the transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow).
  Ensure that the rules for determining agents are correctly set up and that they point to valid users or groups.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Verify that the users intended to be agents are active and have the necessary authorizations.
  Check user profiles and roles to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it can now find valid agents.
  Use transaction SWI1 to monitor the workflow and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring workflows and agent determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create or modify workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to monitor and analyze work items.
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing - to perform automatic customizing for workflows.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Workflow Customizing: Ensure that the workflow customizing settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_BRS218 error and ensure that your workflow can find valid agents to proceed with its execution.