How To Fix SWL163 - Change to substitution for user &1

SWL163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Change to substitution for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL163 - Change to substitution for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWL163, which states "Change to substitution for user &1," typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP. This message indicates that there has been a change in the substitution settings for a specific user, which can affect how workflow items are processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Substitution Changes: The error is triggered when there is a modification in the substitution settings for a user. This could happen if:
  
  A user has been assigned a new substitute.
  A substitute has been removed or changed.
  The validity period of a substitution has expired or been modified.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow configuration may not be aligned with the current substitution settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  User Deactivation: If the user for whom the substitution was set has been deactivated or removed from the system, it can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWUS (Substitution Management) to review the substitution settings for the user