How To Fix FKKIDPL_MSG022 - Switch FICA_EHP7_L1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKIDPL_MSG - FKKIDPL_MSG

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Switch FICA_EHP7_L1 is not active

What causes this issue?

You want to use functionality that requires the activation of the switch
<ZH>FICA_EHP7_L1</>, please run transaction
<DS:TRAN.SFW1>SFW1</> and check if the switch is active in your client.
If not, please, activate the corresponing business function of the
switch. If there is no bussines function assigned to the switch
<ZH>FICA_EHP7_L1</>, create customer specific business function and
activate it.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKIDPL_MSG022 - Switch FICA_EHP7_L1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message FKKIDPL_MSG022 indicates that the switch FICA_EHP7_L1 is not active. This switch is related to the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) component in SAP, specifically for enhancements and functionalities introduced in the Enhancement Package 7 (EHP7).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to access functionalities or features that are dependent on the FICA_EHP7_L1 switch being active. If this switch is not activated, certain processes or transactions may not work as intended, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the switch FICA_EHP7_L1. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Switch Framework:
  
  Go to transaction code SFW5 in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find the Switch:
  
  In the Switch Framework screen, look for the switch FICA_EHP7_L1. You may need to search through the list of available switches.
  
  
  
  Activate the Switch:
  
  Once you find the switch, select it and activate it. You may need to confirm the activation and possibly restart the system or perform a transport depending on your system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or prerequisites that need to be addressed before activating the switch.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is now working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for FICA EHP7 for more details on the functionalities provided by this enhancement package.
  Support: If you encounter issues during the activation process or if the error persists after activation, consider reaching out to SAP Support or your internal SAP Basis team for assistance.
  System Impact: Be aware that activating switches can have system-wide impacts, so it is advisable to perform this action in a development or test environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and enable the necessary functionalities in your SAP system.