How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG107 - Object/User on which substitution function is to be carried out is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Object/User on which substitution function is to be carried out is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG107 - Object/User on which substitution function is to be carried out is empty ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG107 indicates that there is an issue with the substitution function in the workflow, specifically that the object or user on which the substitution is to be carried out is empty. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management when a substitution is expected to be applied but the necessary information is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User or Object: The user or object that is supposed to be substituted is not defined or is missing in the workflow configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to identify the user or object for substitution.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a user being deleted or not having the necessary roles assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the substitution information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) and check the settings for substitutions.
  Ensure that the user or object for substitution is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify User and Object:
  
  Check if the user or object that is supposed to be substituted exists in the system.
  Use transaction SU01 to verify the user details and ensure that the user is active and has the necessary roles.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition and ensure that the substitution logic is correctly implemented.
  Check if the workflow is correctly linked to the relevant user or object.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the user or object. This may involve checking related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform the substitution. This can be checked using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and substitution settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the S_OSP_WF_MSG107 error in your SAP system.