How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF154 - Failed to maintain substitute for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Failed to maintain substitute for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF154 - Failed to maintain substitute for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF154 indicates that there was a failure in maintaining a substitute for a user in the workflow framework. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's workflow management, particularly when trying to set up or modify a substitute for a user in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  User Authorization Issues: The user attempting to maintain the substitute may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the user management settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain substitutes. This can be done by