How To Fix SWR257 - Substitute activated

SWR257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Substitute activated

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SWR257 - Details

• The SAP error message SWR257, which states "Substitute activated," typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This message indicates that a substitute has been activated for a user in the workflow, meaning that another user is temporarily taking over the responsibilities of the original user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Configuration: The user for whom the workflow is set up has a substitute defined in the system. This can happen when a user is on leave or unavailable, and a substitute is assigned to handle their tasks.
  Workflow Settings: The workflow may be configured to automatically activate substitutes based on certain conditions or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SWUS (Substitution Management) to review the substitution settings for the user. Ensure that the correct substitute is assigned and that the dates for the substitution are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  If you are a workflow administrator, check the workflow configuration to see if