How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG059 - No substitute details for workitem &1 for recipient &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No substitute details for workitem &1 for recipient &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG059 - No substitute details for workitem &1 for recipient &2 ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG059 indicates that there are no substitute details available for a work item associated with a specific recipient. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow, where a work item is assigned to a user, and the system is unable to find a substitute for that user.
  Cause:
  
  No Substitute Defined: The user for whom the work item is intended does not have any substitutes defined in the system.
  Substitution Period: The defined substitution period may not be active or may have expired.
  User Status: The user may be inactive or locked in the system, preventing the assignment of work items.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the system from recognizing substitutes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Substitutes:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWUS (or use the appropriate transaction for managing substitutes).
  Define a substitute for the user who is supposed to receive the work item. Ensure that the substitute is active and within the correct time frame.
  
  
  
  Check Substitution Period:
  
  Verify that the substitution period is correctly set and that it is currently active. If the period has expired, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  User Status Check:
  
  Check the status of the user in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle substitutes. This may involve checking the workflow definition and ensuring that it includes the necessary logic for handling substitutes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that the work item is correctly routed to the substitute.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWUS: Manage substitutes.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SWI1: Work item selection.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and substitutes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message S_OSP_WF_MSG059 and ensure that work items are correctly routed to substitutes when necessary.