How To Fix SWR262 - Substitutions found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Substitutions found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR262 - Substitutions found ?

  The SAP error message SWR262 ("Substitutions found") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow system, particularly when dealing with substitution rules for users. This message indicates that there are active substitutions for the user who is currently logged in or for the user who is being processed in the workflow.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user has set up substitution rules in the SAP system, which redirect their workflow items to another user or group of users.
  The workflow processing encounters a situation where it needs to handle these substitutions, but there may be issues with the configuration or execution of the substitution rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWR262 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substitution Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWUS (Substitution Management) to review the active substitution rules for the user in question.
  Ensure that the substitution is correctly configured and that the substitute user is valid and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle substitutions correctly.
  Verify that the workflow is not encountering any other issues that might be causing it to fail when processing substitutions.
  
  
  
  Test Substitution:
  
  If possible, test the substitution by executing a workflow item that should be redirected to the substitute user. This can help identify if the issue is with the specific workflow or the substitution setup.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that both the original user and the substitute user have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to the SWR262 error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWUS: Substitution Management
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Frequent Tasks
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on workflow management and substitution rules for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to set up and manage their substitution rules effectively to avoid common pitfalls.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWR262 error in your SAP system.