How To Fix WD061 - '&' is an excluded agent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 061

• Message text: '&' is an excluded agent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD061 - '&' is an excluded agent ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD061 '&' is an excluded agent
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when an agent (a user or a role) that is marked as excluded is being assigned or referenced in a context where only included agents are allowed. In other words, the system is trying to use an agent that has been explicitly excluded from a particular task, role, or workflow, and therefore cannot be processed.
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual agent ID or name that is excluded.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When assigning agents to tasks or workflows in Web Dynpro applications.
  When processing agent determination in Business Workflow or Web Dynpro components.
  When an excluded agent is mistakenly added to a list of responsible agents or approvers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Agent Assignment:
  
  Verify the agent ID mentioned in the error message.
  Check if this agent is marked as excluded in the relevant configuration (e.g., in the workflow, role assignment, or Web Dynpro component).
  
  
  
  Remove or Replace the Excluded Agent:
  
  If the agent should not be excluded, update the configuration to include the agent.
  If the agent is correctly excluded, remove it from the assignment or replace it with a valid included agent.
  
  
  
  Review Agent Exclusion Settings:
  
  In the SAP system, check the agent exclusion settings in the workflow or Web Dynpro application.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Workflow log), PFTC (Task maintenance), or Web Dynpro configuration tools to inspect agent assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and Role Assignments:
  
  Sometimes, agents are excluded due to missing authorizations or roles.
  Ensure the agent has the necessary roles and authorizations to be included.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro ABAP Agent Determination: Agents can be included or excluded based on business rules or configuration.
  SAP Workflow Agent Exclusion: In workflows, agents can be excluded to prevent them from receiving certain tasks.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log to analyze workflow errors.
  PFTC - Task maintenance to check agent assignments.
  Web Dynpro configuration tools for agent determination.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WD061 '&' is an excluded agent indicates that an agent currently marked as excluded is being used where only included agents are allowed. To resolve, verify and correct the agent's inclusion/exclusion status in the relevant workflow or Web Dynpro configuration.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.