How To Fix ERP_PURCH_VENDOR_API006 - Display contact persons not possible, switch '&1' not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_PURCH_VENDOR_API - Vendor API Message class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Display contact persons not possible, switch '&1' not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERP_PURCH_VENDOR_API006 - Display contact persons not possible, switch '&1' not active ?

  The SAP error message "ERP_PURCH_VENDOR_API006: Display contact persons not possible, switch '&1' not active" typically indicates that a specific feature or functionality related to displaying contact persons for vendors is not enabled in your SAP system. This is often related to the use of business function sets or switches that control the availability of certain features in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Business Function: The error usually arises when the business function that enables the display of contact persons for vendors is not activated. In SAP, certain functionalities are grouped under business functions, and if these are not activated, related features will not work.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the display of contact persons.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view contact persons, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Business Function:
  
  You need to check if the relevant business function is activated in your SAP system. This can be done through the transaction code SFW5.
  Look for the business function related to vendor management or contact persons and activate it if it is not already active.
  After activation, you may need to perform a system restart or refresh to ensure the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for vendor contact persons are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the vendor master data settings and ensuring that contact persons are properly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view vendor contact persons. This can be checked through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business function or switch to understand any additional steps or prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFW5 - Business Function Activation
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the display of contact persons for vendors in your SAP system.