How To Fix 01753 - User identical to substitute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 753

• Message text: User identical to substitute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01753 - User identical to substitute ?

  The SAP error message "01753 User identical to substitute" typically occurs when you are trying to set up a substitution in the SAP system, and the user you are trying to designate as a substitute is the same as the user who is being substituted. This situation is not allowed because it creates a logical inconsistency—essentially, a user cannot substitute themselves.
  Cause:
  
  The error arises when a user attempts to create a substitution entry in the SAP system where the substitute user is the same as the original user. This is a safeguard to prevent circular substitutions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the substitute user is different from the original user. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Users: Check the user ID of the person who is trying to set up the substitution and the user ID that is being set as the substitute.
  
  
  Change the Substitute: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for setting up substitutions (usually S_SUBT or S_USER).
  Remove the current substitution entry or edit it to assign a different user as the substitute.
  Ensure that the substitute user is a valid user in the system and is not the same as the original user.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the substitution settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_USER for user management and S_SUBT for substitution management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set up substitutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing user substitutions and understanding user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set up the desired substitution in the SAP system.