How To Fix SWL190 - User &2 as the substitute for &3 has become the processor of work item &1

SWL190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: User &2 as the substitute for &3 has become the processor of work item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL190 - User &2 as the substitute for &3 has become the processor of work item &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWL190 indicates that a user (denoted as &2) has been set as the substitute for another user (denoted as &3) and has taken over the processing of a work item (denoted as &1). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where work items are assigned to users for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Configuration: The user &2 has been configured as a substitute for user &3 in the SAP system. This means that when user &3 is unavailable (due to absence, vacation, etc.), user &2 can take over their work items.
  Work Item Assignment: The work item &1 was originally assigned to user &3, but since user &2 is set as their substitute, the system automatically reassigns the work item to user &2 for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Substitution Settings: Verify the substitution settings in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow