How To Fix WSUBST033 - Inconsistency in table FRET regarding substitution workload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Inconsistency in table FRET regarding substitution workload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST033 - Inconsistency in table FRET regarding substitution workload ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WSUBST033:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSUBST033
  Text: Inconsistency in table FRET regarding substitution workload
  
  Cause
  The error WSUBST033 occurs when there is an inconsistency or data corruption in the SAP table FRET, which is used to manage substitution workload data in the SAP Workflow system. This table stores information about substitution rules and workload assignments for users.
  Typical causes include:
  
  Incomplete or inconsistent entries in the FRET table.
  Data inconsistencies due to interrupted or failed substitution rule maintenance.
  Manual changes or database inconsistencies affecting substitution workload data.
  Transport or system copy issues that caused data mismatch.
  Custom developments or enhancements that incorrectly manipulate substitution data.
  
  
  What is Table FRET?
  
  FRET is a SAP standard table that stores substitution workload data.
  It is used by the SAP Business Workflow to determine workload distribution when substitution rules are active.
  The table contains entries that link users, substitution rules, and workload percentages or priorities.
  
  
  Symptoms
  
  The error message appears when you try to maintain substitution rules or when the system tries to calculate workload for substitution.
  Workflow tasks may not be correctly assigned or substituted.
  Substitution functionality may not work as expected.
  You may see dump or error logs related to substitution workload processing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check and Repair Table FRET Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to inspect the contents of table FRET.
  Look for inconsistent or duplicate entries related to the affected users or substitution rules.
  If inconsistencies are found, clean up or delete problematic entries carefully.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Substitution Workload Data:
  
  Use the standard report RSWSUBST_REBUILD to rebuild the substitution workload data.
  This report recalculates and repairs the workload distribution stored in FRET.
  Run the report in the background or foreground and check for errors.
  
  
  
  Check Substitution Rules:
  
  Review substitution rules in transaction POWL_SUBST or SWI1.
  Ensure that substitution rules are correctly maintained and active.
  Correct any invalid or incomplete substitution rules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to substitution workload and WSUBST033.
  For example, SAP Note 000123456 (example number) might provide specific instructions or corrections.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs and system details.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks for workflow and substitution data.
  Use transaction SWU3 to check workflow configuration and consistency.
  Fix any issues reported by these checks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  POWL_SUBST – Maintain substitution rules.
  SWI1 – Workflow log.
  SE16N / SE11 – Table display and maintenance.
  RSWSUBST_REBUILD – Report to rebuild substitution workload.
  SWU3 – Workflow configuration and consistency check.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP Business Workflow (BC-WF)
  User Substitution and Delegation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSUBST033 and substitution workload inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data inconsistency or corruption in table FRET related to substitution workload assignments.
  
  
  Effect
  Substitution workload calculation fails; substitution rules may not work properly.
  
  
  Solution
  Inspect and clean FRET table; run RSWSUBST_REBUILD report; verify substitution rules; apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  POWL_SUBST, SWI1, SE16N, RSWSUBST_REBUILD, SWU3
  
  
  
  
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