How To Fix SWF_POWL_UI009 - Substitute deleted

SWF_POWL_UI009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_POWL_UI - Business Workflow: Worklist in POWL

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Substitute deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_POWL_UI009 - Substitute deleted ?

  The SAP error message SWF_POWL_UI009, which states "Substitute deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow system when a user who was set as a substitute for another user has been deleted or is no longer valid. This can disrupt the workflow processes that rely on the substitute for task delegation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted User: The user who was set as a substitute has been deleted from the system.
  Invalid Substitute: The substitute user may have been deactivated or their user profile may have been modified in a way that makes them invalid for substitution.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues in the workflow configuration or settings that reference the deleted substitute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Status: Verify the status of the user who was set as a substitute. Ensure that the user exists and is active in the system.
  Update Substitution: If the original substitute has been deleted, you will need to set a new substitute