How To Fix FMBWB059 - Substitution errors occurred (&1 errors, &2 warnings). See error log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Substitution errors occurred (&1 errors, &2 warnings). See error log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBWB059 - Substitution errors occurred (&1 errors, &2 warnings). See error log ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB059 indicates that there are substitution errors in the financial management module, specifically related to the budget control functionality. This error typically arises when there are issues with the substitution rules defined in the system, which are used to automatically replace certain values or fields during document processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Substitution Rules: The substitution rules may not be correctly defined or may not apply to the current transaction.
  Missing Data: Required data for the substitution process may be missing or incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget control settings or in the substitution settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the substitution from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Error Log: The first step is to check the error log for detailed information about the specific errors and warnings. This log will provide insights into what went wrong during the