How To Fix EAM_ACT_FUNC001 - You can only activate function &1 if switch &2 is active

EAM_ACT_FUNC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_ACT_FUNC - Messages for Customizing switch for additional EAM functions

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You can only activate function &1 if switch &2 is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_ACT_FUNC001 - You can only activate function &1 if switch &2 is active ?

  The SAP error message EAM_ACT_FUNC001 indicates that you are trying to activate a specific function (denoted as &1) in the SAP system, but this action is contingent upon another switch (denoted as &2) being active. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where certain functionalities are dependent on the activation of specific switches or features.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The function you are trying to activate is dependent on a configuration switch that is not currently active.
  The switch may be related to a specific module or functionality within SAP, such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or other related components.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the required switch. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Switch: Check the error message for the specific switch name (&2). This will give you the exact switch that needs to be activated.
  
  
  Access the Switch Framework:
  
  Go to transaction code SFW5 in the SAP GUI.