How To Fix FSH_MAIN208 - Feature not available; business function "ISR_RETAILSYSTEM" not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Feature not available; business function "ISR_RETAILSYSTEM" not active

What causes this issue?

This feature is not available as the business function
"ISR_RETAILSYSTEM" is not activated in the system.

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?

Contact your system administrator to activate the business function
"ISR_RETAILSYSTEM".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN208 - Feature not available; business function "ISR_RETAILSYSTEM" not active ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN208 indicates that a specific feature is not available because the business function "ISR_RETAILSYSTEM" is not active in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management, where certain functionalities are dependent on specific business functions being activated.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the required business function ISR_RETAILSYSTEM has not been activated in your SAP system. Business functions in SAP are sets of enhancements that can be turned on or off based on the needs of the organization. If a business function is not activated, any features or functionalities that depend on it will not be available, leading to error messages like FSH_MAIN208.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the business function ISR_RETAILSYSTEM. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  Navigate to the Business Function Activation:
  
  Use transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) to access the Business Function Activation screen.
  
  
  
  Find the Business Function:
  
  In the list of available business functions, look for ISR_RETAILSYSTEM. You may need to filter or search for it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Business Function:
  
  Select the checkbox next to ISR_RETAILSYSTEM to activate it.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if necessary):
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, activating a business function may require other related business functions to be activated. Ensure that all dependencies are met.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is now working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Functions: Business functions are part of the SAP Enhancement Framework and allow customers to enable or disable specific functionalities based on their business needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional information or updates regarding the business function or the error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on the ISR_RETAILSYSTEM business function and its capabilities.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after activating the business function, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.