How To Fix GB214 - Substitution &: Error in initialization exit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Substitution &: Error in initialization exit &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB214 - Substitution &: Error in initialization exit & ?

  The SAP error message GB214, which states "Substitution &: Error in initialization exit &," typically occurs in the context of the Substitution functionality within SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the initialization exit that is supposed to be executed during the substitution process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initialization Exit Issues: The error often arises when the initialization exit (a custom ABAP program or function module) that is supposed to prepare data for the substitution is either not implemented correctly or is encountering runtime errors.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the substitution rules or the conditions under which they are triggered.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the expected criteria, leading to failures in the initialization exit.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the substitution may not have the necessary authorizations to run the initialization exit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization Exit: Review the custom