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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWF_FLEX_ENGINE - Workflow: Flexible Engine
Message number: 016
Message text: Error resolving agent rule '&1'
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SWF_FLEX_ENGINE016
- Error resolving agent rule '&1' ?The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE016, which indicates an issue with resolving an agent rule, typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM). This error suggests that the system is unable to find or interpret the specified agent rule, which is crucial for determining the appropriate user or group to assign a task to.
Cause:
- Incorrect Rule Definition: The agent rule may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to syntax errors or logical errors in the rule definition.
- Missing Rule: The rule that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
- Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rule or the objects it references.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the agent assignment settings.
- Transport Issues: If the rule was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the rule to be incomplete or corrupted.
Solution:
- Check Rule Definition: Review the agent rule definition in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary components are in place.
- Verify Existence: Confirm that the agent rule exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWDD for workflow definition) and checking the agent rules.
- Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the agent rule. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
- Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the workflow and agent assignment. Ensure that everything is set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
- Transport Check: If the rule was transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the rule if there were issues.
- Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the workflow and identify where the resolution of the agent rule is failing.
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