How To Fix BC043 - The substitute & and the user & are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The substitute & and the user & are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC043 - The substitute & and the user & are identical ?

  The SAP error message BC043 indicates that there is an issue with the substitution configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the substitute user and the original user are the same, which is not allowed in the context of workflow or substitution rules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user tries to set up a substitution for themselves. In SAP, a substitution is meant to redirect tasks or responsibilities from one user to another, typically when the original user is unavailable. If a user attempts to substitute themselves, the system raises this error because it does not make logical sense to substitute a user with themselves.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings: Go to the substitution settings in SAP (Transaction code: SUI or SU01 for user maintenance).
  
  
  Modify the Substitution: Ensure that the user is substituting their tasks to a different user. You need to select a different user as the substitute.
  
  
  Delete Incorrect Substitution: If the substitution is incorrectly set up, you can delete the substitution entry for that user.
  
  
  Create a New Substitution: If necessary, create a new substitution entry with a different user as the substitute.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SUI: Substitution Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection (to check work items assigned to users)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on setting up substitutions and understanding the workflow processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to set up substitutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC043 error and set up the substitution correctly.