How To Fix SWF_POWL_UI012 - Substitute was applied

SWF_POWL_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Substitute was applied

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SWF_POWL_UI012 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_POWL_UI012, which states "Substitute was applied," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow system when a user has set up a substitute for their workflow tasks. This message indicates that the workflow tasks are being processed by a substitute user instead of the original user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Setup: The original user has set up a substitute in the SAP system, which means that any workflow tasks that would normally go to the original user are redirected to the substitute user.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured to automatically apply substitutes based on certain conditions or settings.
  User Absence: The original user may be on leave or unavailable, prompting the need for a substitute to handle their tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Substitute Settings: Verify the substitute settings for the user in question. This can be done through the SAP GUI by navigating to the user’s profile and checking the substitution settings.
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