How To Fix CDESK_MESSAGES072 - To be able to activate parameter &1, business function &2 must be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDESK_MESSAGES - Messages in CAD Desktop Environment

• Message number: 072

• Message text: To be able to activate parameter &1, business function &2 must be active

What causes this issue?

You want to set the Customizing parameter &V1& to activate additional
functions in CAD desktop. This is not possible because business function
&V2& either is not available in this system or has not been activated.

System Response

The system does not set Customizing parameter &V1& if business function
&V2& is not active.

How to fix this error?

First activate business function &V2& in transaction SFW5 and then set
the desired value for Customizing parameter &V1&.
If the business function is not available, check if the corresponding
software component has been installed (for example, PLMWUI 701).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES072 - To be able to activate parameter &1, business function &2 must be active ?

  The SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES072 indicates that a specific parameter cannot be activated because a required business function is not currently active in your SAP system. This is a common issue when trying to enable certain features or configurations that depend on specific business functions being enabled.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to activate a parameter (denoted as &1 in the message) that is dependent on a business function (denoted as &2).
  The required business function is not activated in your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the required business function. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Business Function: Check the error message for the specific business function that needs to be activated. This will be indicated as &2.
  
  
  Access the Business Function Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SFW5 (Business Function Activation).
  In the Business Function Activation screen, you will see a list of available business functions.
  
  
  
  Activate the Required Business Function:
  
  Locate the business function that corresponds to &2.
  Select the checkbox next to the business function to activate it.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Sometimes, activating a business function may require other related business functions to be activated as well. Ensure that all dependencies are met.
  
  
  Restart the System: In some cases, you may need to restart your SAP system or specific services for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  Re-attempt Parameter Activation: After activating the required business function, try to activate the parameter &1 again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Functions: Business functions in SAP are packages of functionality that can be activated or deactivated based on business needs. They allow for flexibility in customizing the SAP system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SFW2 (Business Function Log) to monitor the status of activated business functions.
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or release notes for specific details about business functions and their dependencies, as these can vary between different SAP versions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.