How To Fix SWR258 - Substitute deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Substitute deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR258 - Substitute deactivated ?

  The SAP error message SWR258 "Substitute deactivated" typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This message indicates that a substitute (a user who is designated to take over tasks or responsibilities in the absence of the primary user) has been deactivated, which means that the workflow cannot proceed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Substitute: The primary cause of this error is that the substitute user has been deactivated in the system. This can happen if the substitute user’s account has been disabled or if the substitute assignment has been removed.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow that prevent the system from recognizing the substitute.
  User Status Changes: Changes in user status, such as termination or role changes, can lead to the deactivation of substitutes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitute Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Workflow).
  Check the status