How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS453 - No agent of type &1 with ID &2 is found, who can start the workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 453

• Message text: No agent of type &1 with ID &2 is found, who can start the workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS453 - No agent of type &1 with ID &2 is found, who can start the workflow ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS453 indicates that the system is unable to find an agent of a specified type and ID that can start a workflow. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Fiori applications where workflows are triggered based on certain events or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Agent Configuration: The specified agent type (e.g., user, role, position) and ID may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Inactive or Incorrect User: The user or role associated with the agent ID may be inactive, deleted, or not assigned the necessary authorizations.
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition may not be correctly set up to include the necessary agents.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the identification of the agent.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Agent Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify the agent assignment.
  Ensure that the agent type and ID are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify User Status:
  
  Check if the user or role associated with the agent ID is active. You can do this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) for users or PFCG (Role Maintenance) for roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to start the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definition:
  
  Ensure that the workflow definition is correctly set up to include the necessary agents. You may need to adjust the workflow to include valid agents.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured to recognize the agents. This may involve checking settings in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to ensure that the workflow environment is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that it can now find the appropriate agent and start successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow configuration and agent assignment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.