How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO379 - BF activation is only possible on a SAP ERP instance

/SAPAPO/APO379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 379

• Message text: BF activation is only possible on a SAP ERP instance

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/SAPAPO/APO379 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO379 BF activation is only possible on a SAP ERP instance typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to activate a Business Function (BF) that is not supported in the current system configuration. This error indicates that the Business Function you are trying to activate is intended to be activated in an SAP ERP system, not in an SAP APO system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System Type: The error arises when you are trying to activate a Business Function that is designed for SAP ERP in an SAP APO environment.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to support the Business Function you are trying to activate.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP APO you are using may not be compatible with the Business Function you are trying to activate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Ensure that you are in the correct system