How To Fix 5W450 - Substitute profile &1 has not been properly defined

5W450 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Substitute profile &1 has not been properly defined

What causes this issue?

The substitute profile that is being used does not include any task
classes. See tables T77RO and T77PR.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W450 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W450 indicates that a substitute profile has not been properly defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or organizational management, where substitute profiles are used to define how tasks are delegated or substituted when a primary user is unavailable.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The substitute profile may not have been created or configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The substitute profile may not be assigned to the relevant user or organizational unit.
  Profile Deletion: The profile might have been deleted or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the substitute profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substitute Profile Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME for organizational management or SWU3 for workflow settings).
  Verify that the substitute profile exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify