How To Fix /RPM/SUBSTITUTE002 - Select the object(s) for which you want to specify a substitute

/RPM/SUBSTITUTE002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/SUBSTITUTE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Select the object(s) for which you want to specify a substitute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/SUBSTITUTE002 - Select the object(s) for which you want to specify a substitute ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/SUBSTITUTE002 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module when a user attempts to specify a substitute for a resource or an object but has not selected any objects to substitute. This message indicates that the system requires the user to select one or more objects before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  No Object Selected: The user has not selected any objects (e.g., resources, roles, or tasks) for which they want to specify a substitute.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a misunderstanding of the user interface, leading to the assumption that an object is selected when it is not.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or view certain objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Objects: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate object(s) for which you want