How To Fix IBRO813 - Activation not possible because switch &1 is not active

IBRO813 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Activation not possible because switch &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO813 - Activation not possible because switch &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message IBRO813 indicates that an activation process cannot proceed because a specific switch (identified by &1) is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Configuration (BC) or when working with the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) for activating certain business functions or features.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the business function or configuration switch that you are trying to activate is dependent on another switch that is not currently active. This can happen if:
  
  The required switch has not been activated in the system.
  There is a dependency on a higher-level switch that is not active.
  The system is in a state where certain configurations are not allowed due to the current settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBRO813 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Switch Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) in your SAP system.
  Look for the switch identified by &1 in the error message.
  Verify if