How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION570 - Switch BUPA_ILM_SWITCH is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Switch BUPA_ILM_SWITCH is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION570 - Switch BUPA_ILM_SWITCH is not active ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION570 indicates that the switch BUPA_ILM_SWITCH is not active. This switch is related to the Business Partner (BUPA) and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionalities in SAP. When this switch is not active, certain functionalities that depend on it may not work as expected, leading to this error message.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the BUPA_ILM_SWITCH is not activated in your SAP system. This switch controls the integration of Business Partner data with Information Lifecycle Management processes. If your organization is trying to perform operations that require this integration, the absence of the active switch will result in the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the BUPA_ILM_SWITCH. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Switch Framework:
  
  Use transaction code SFW5 in the SAP GUI to access the Switch Framework.
  
  
  
  Find the Switch:
  
  In the Switch Framework, look for the switch named BUPA_ILM_SWITCH.
  
  
  
  Activate the Switch:
  
  If the switch is not active, you can activate it by selecting it and choosing the option to activate. Follow any prompts that may appear.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After activating the switch, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or prerequisites that need to be addressed for the switch to function correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for more details on the BUPA_ILM_SWITCH and its implications.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues after activating the switch, consider reaching out to SAP Support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  Impact Analysis: Before activating the switch, it may be prudent to conduct an impact analysis to understand how this change might affect existing processes or configurations in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_FOUNDATION570 error and enable the necessary functionalities related to Business Partner and Information Lifecycle Management in your SAP system.