How To Fix BV148 - The user type "substitute" cannot be a new type

BV148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The user type "substitute" cannot be a new type

What causes this issue?

You have chosen "Substitute" as the new user type. However, this type
cannot be selected for a mass change as you must enter individual
information for each substitute (validity period and substituted user).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV148 - The user type "substitute" cannot be a new type ?

  The SAP error message BV148 indicates that there is an issue with the user type "substitute" in the context of user management or workflow processes. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign a new user type or modify an existing user type in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Type Conflict: The error occurs when the system detects that the user type being assigned or modified is not compatible with the existing user type definitions. Specifically, it indicates that a user type designated as "substitute" cannot be changed to a new type that is not recognized or allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the user management or workflow settings that restrict the modification of user types.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent changes to user types that could lead to inconsistencies in workflows or user assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Type