How To Fix SFW018 - Business function set &1 will not be activated

SFW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business function set &1 will not be activated

What causes this issue?

A transport request imported a different business function set as is
switched on for this client. As only one business function set is
allowed to be switched on at the same time, this import is ignored.

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 SFW018 - Business function set &1 will not be activated ?

  The SAP error message SFW018 indicates that a specific business function set (identified by &1) cannot be activated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Function Set (BFS) framework, which allows customers to enable or disable specific functionalities in their SAP system.
  Causes of Error SFW018
  
  
  Dependencies Not Met: The business function set you are trying to activate may have dependencies on other business functions or components that are not activated or installed in your system.
  
  
  Incompatible System Configuration: The current configuration of your SAP system may not support the business function set you are trying to activate. This could be due to version mismatches or missing components.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to activate the business function set may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors, that prevent the activation of the business function