How To Fix WSUBST015 - Start the replacement logic manually using report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Start the replacement logic manually using report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST015 - Start the replacement logic manually using report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WSUBST015 - Start the replacement logic manually using report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears when the system expects the substitution logic (replacement logic) to be executed automatically but it has not been triggered or completed. The substitution logic is used in SAP to replace or substitute certain data fields automatically based on predefined rules (substitution rules).
  
  The automatic execution of the substitution logic might be delayed or not scheduled.
  The background job responsible for running the substitution logic might not be active or has failed.
  The substitution rules are defined but the system requires manual triggering to process them.
  Sometimes, this message appears during document processing (e.g., FI documents, CO documents) when the system expects the substitution to be applied but it hasn't been done yet.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to manually start the substitution logic by running the report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST. This report processes the substitution rules and applies the necessary replacements.
  Steps:
  
  
  Run the report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST manually:
  
  Go to transaction SA38 or SE38.
  Enter the program name: RW_SUBST_WORKLIST.
  Execute the report.
  This will process the substitution worklist and apply the substitution logic.
  
  
  
  Check and schedule the background job:
  
  Verify if the background job that runs this report automatically is scheduled and running properly.
  Use transaction SM37 to check job status.
  If the job is missing or inactive, schedule it to run periodically to avoid manual intervention.
  
  
  
  Review substitution rules:
  
  Use transaction GGB0 (Substitution: Initial Screen) or GGB1 (Substitution: Change) to check the substitution rules.
  Ensure the rules are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure the user running the report has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Substitution and Validation in SAP:
  
  Substitution is used to automatically replace field values during document entry or posting.
  Validation is used to check data consistency and correctness.
  Both are maintained in transaction codes GGB0, GGB1, and GGB2.
  
  
  
  Background Job for Substitution:
  
  The substitution logic can be run in the background to improve performance and ensure data consistency.
  The report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST is often scheduled as a background job.
  
  
  
  Common Modules:
  
  This message is common in FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), and other modules where substitution logic is used.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to substitution logic if the problem persists.
  SAP Help Portal and OSS Notes can provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST015 - Start the replacement logic manually using report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST
  
  
  Cause
  Substitution logic not executed automatically; background job missing or failed
  
  
  Solution
  Run report RW_SUBST_WORKLIST manually; check and schedule background job; verify rules
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SA38, SE38, SM37, GGB0, GGB1
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or specific steps for your SAP system version, feel free to ask!