How To Fix FM_SUBSET_E003 - Substring &1 is not possible for &2 in subdivision ID &3

FM_SUBSET_E003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SUBSET_E - Message class for Master Data substrings' groups

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Substring &1 is not possible for &2 in subdivision ID &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_SUBSET_E003 - Substring &1 is not possible for &2 in subdivision ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message FM_SUBSET_E003 indicates that there is an issue with a substring operation in the context of a financial management (FM) function. Specifically, the error message states that a substring operation is not possible for a given input, which is identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3. Here's a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  &1: This typically represents the substring that is being attempted.
  &2: This represents the string from which the substring is being extracted.
  &3: This represents the subdivision ID, which may relate to a specific financial management area or configuration.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Substring Parameters: The parameters used for the substring operation may be out of bounds or incorrectly specified. For example, if the starting position or length of the substring exceeds the length of the original string.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such