How To Fix WSUBST018 - No substitution possible (see application log: object WSUBST)

WSUBST018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No substitution possible (see application log: object WSUBST)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST018 - No substitution possible (see application log: object WSUBST) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSUBST018 No substitution possible (see application log: object WSUBST)
  typically occurs in the context of substitution rules in SAP, especially in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, where the system tries to perform a substitution but cannot find a valid substitution entry or condition.
  
  Cause
  
  No valid substitution found: The substitution rule is triggered, but the system cannot find any substitution that matches the current document or data.
  Incorrect or incomplete substitution rules: The substitution rules or conditions are not properly defined or activated.
  Missing or incorrect application log entries: The system refers to the application log (object WSUBST) for details, but the log might not contain relevant entries or the substitution logic is not correctly set up.
  Data inconsistencies: The data in the document or master data does not meet the criteria for any substitution.
  Substitution object not maintained: The substitution object (e.g., in transaction GGB0 for FI substitutions) is not properly