How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN016 - Mitigation agent determination for step '&1' failed

SWF_FLEX_RUN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Mitigation agent determination for step '&1' failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN016 - Mitigation agent determination for step '&1' failed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN016 indicates that there was a failure in determining the mitigation agent for a specific step in a workflow. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Control, where the system is unable to identify the appropriate agent responsible for executing a particular task or step in the workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Agent Assignment: The most common cause is that the agent (user or role) has not been assigned to the workflow step.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the agent determination rules.
  User Status: The user assigned as the agent may be inactive or not authorized to perform the task.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow definition or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Agent Assignment:
  
  Verify that the agent is correctly assigned to the workflow step. You can do this by checking