How To Fix WI102 - Enter a valid agent

WI102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter a valid agent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI102 - Enter a valid agent ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WI102 - Enter a valid agent
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI102 - Enter a valid agent occurs when you try to assign a work item or task to an agent (user or organizational unit) that is not valid or recognized by the SAP system. This typically happens in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) when:
  
  The agent ID entered does not exist in the system.
  The agent is not a valid recipient for the particular workflow or task.
  The agent is inactive, locked, or deleted.
  The agent is not assigned the necessary roles or authorizations to receive the work item.
  The organizational unit or position used as an agent is not correctly maintained or does not exist.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WI102 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Agent ID:
  
  Verify that the agent ID (user, organizational unit, position, or role) you entered is correct.
  Use transaction SU01 to check if the user exists and is active.
  For organizational