How To Fix SFW236 - Switch &1 has been deleted

SFW236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Switch &1 has been deleted

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SFW236 - Details

• The SAP error message SFW236 indicates that a switch (or a software component switch) has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Switch Framework, which is used to manage the activation and deactivation of software components in an SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Deletion: The switch may have been manually deleted by a user with the necessary authorizations.
  System Upgrade or Maintenance: During system upgrades or maintenance, certain switches may be removed or become inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or issues with the transport of changes that lead to the switch being marked as deleted.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database could also lead to the switch being reported as deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SFW236 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Switch Status:
  
  Use transaction code SFW5 to check the status of the switch. Ensure that the switch you