How To Fix E2085 - & & is switched off

E2085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 085

• Message text: & & is switched off

What causes this issue?

You have checked a deactivated DDIC object.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

It is possible that the system found an error when the object was
checked. If the corresponding business function is activated, errors can
occur that are caused by other dependent objects that are deactivated.
No action is required.
When the corresponding business function is activated, a consistent
status is restored and the check is normally error-free after that.
<ZH>You must not change the deactivated object</>, unless you wish to
perform an advance correction and intend to activate the business
function afterwards. Remember that deactivated DDIC objects cannot be
activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2085 - & & is switched off ?

  The SAP error message E2085 typically indicates that a certain functionality or feature is switched off in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction or access a specific module that has been disabled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Feature Disabled: The specific feature or functionality you are trying to access is not activated in the system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the feature.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may have been configured to disable the feature.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and check if the feature is enabled. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to enable the required functionality.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the feature. This can be done by checking the user roles and profiles assigned to