How To Fix SFW105 - Switching off business functions not possible, production system

SFW105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Switching off business functions not possible, production system

What causes this issue?

Switching off business functions is not supported in systems with at
least one productive client. Depending on the enhancement techniques
used, switching off can cause loss of data.

System Response

Changes will be discarded.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 SFW105 - Switching off business functions not possible, production system ?

  The SAP error message SFW105 indicates that you are trying to switch off a business function in a production system, which is not allowed. In SAP, business functions are part of the Switch Framework, and certain operations, such as switching off business functions, are restricted in production environments to ensure system stability and integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to prevent the deactivation of business functions in a production environment. This is a safeguard to avoid potential disruptions or inconsistencies that could arise from disabling features that are actively being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a few options:
  
  
  Switch to a Non-Production Environment: If you need to deactivate a business function, you can do so in a development or quality assurance (QA) system. After making the necessary changes, you can transport the configuration to the production system if required.
  
  
  Review Business Function Usage: Before attempting