How To Fix FTGL043 - Feature Toggle &1 is active system wide. Deactivate first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTGL -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Feature Toggle &1 is active system wide. Deactivate first.

What causes this issue?

A client specific activation or deactivation of a Feature Toggle was
requested. But such an action is not allowed because the Feature Toggle
is currently active system wide.

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?

First you can deactivate the Feature Toggle system wide and in a second
step add the required client restrictions.

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 FTGL043 - Feature Toggle &1 is active system wide. Deactivate first. ?

  The SAP error message FTGL043 indicates that a feature toggle (a mechanism used to enable or disable certain features in the system) is currently active system-wide, and you cannot proceed with the action you are trying to perform until that toggle is deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Active Feature Toggle: The feature toggle you are trying to modify or work with is currently enabled for the entire system. This means that the feature associated with the toggle is active and cannot be changed or deactivated until the toggle itself is turned off.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to use certain features that are controlled by feature toggles, and these toggles are set to active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Deactivate the Feature Toggle:
  
  Navigate to the feature toggle management area in your SAP system.
  Locate the specific feature toggle indicated by the error message (denoted by &1).
  Deactivate the toggle. This may require appropriate permissions or roles, so ensure you have the necessary access rights.
  After deactivating the toggle, you should be able to proceed with your intended action.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deactivating the toggle, check if there are any dependencies or impacts on other functionalities or processes in the system. Deactivating a feature toggle may affect other users or processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding feature toggles to understand the implications of deactivating the specific toggle.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating the toggle or if you do not have the necessary permissions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Feature Toggles: These are often used in software development to control the availability of features without deploying new code. They allow for testing and gradual rollout of features.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to feature toggles and the specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTGL043 error and proceed with your tasks in the SAP system.