How To Fix SFW078 - No inactive version exists

SFW078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No inactive version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW078 - No inactive version exists ?

  The SAP error message SFW078: No inactive version exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Software Framework (SFW) when you are trying to activate or modify a software component or a business function, but there is no inactive version available for that component or function. This can happen during the activation of business functions in transaction SFW5 or when managing software components.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Inactive Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is no inactive version of the business function or software component that you are trying to activate. This can happen if the function has never been activated or if it has been deleted.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the software component versions.
  Transport Issues: If the software component was transported from another system, it might not have been properly imported, leading to missing versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Go to transaction