How To Fix SWL162 - You cannot create a substitution with unrestricted validity

SWL162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL - WF: New User Interface Messages in Workflow (Client)

• Message number: 162

• Message text: You cannot create a substitution with unrestricted validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL162 - You cannot create a substitution with unrestricted validity ?

  The SAP error message SWL162, which states "You cannot create a substitution with unrestricted validity," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow system when attempting to create a substitution for a user without specifying a validity period. This error is related to the management of user substitutions in workflows, where a user can delegate their tasks to another user for a specified time frame.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system does not allow the creation of a substitution that is valid indefinitely (i.e., without a defined start and end date). This is a safeguard to ensure that task delegation is managed properly and that there is always a clear understanding of who is responsible for tasks at any given time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a validity period for the substitution. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Substitution Management:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWUS (Substitution