How To Fix SFW295 - Customer packages should not be assigned to SAP switches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Customer packages should not be assigned to SAP switches

What causes this issue?

Packages in the customer namespace should not be assigned in the SAP
namespace using modification switches.

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?

Create a new switch in the customer namespace and assign the package
&V1& to this switch. Afterwards, assign this switch to all the business
functions to which the switch &V2& is assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW295 - Customer packages should not be assigned to SAP switches ?

  The SAP error message SFW295 indicates that customer packages should not be assigned to SAP switches. This error typically arises during the activation or management of software components in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Switch Framework (SFW) and customer-specific enhancements or modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Switch Framework Misconfiguration: The error occurs when a customer package (which is a custom development or enhancement) is incorrectly assigned to an SAP switch. SAP switches are designed to manage the activation and deactivation of standard SAP functionality, while customer packages should remain independent of these switches.
  Incorrect Package Assignment: The system may have been configured to assign a customer package to a switch, which is not allowed as per SAP guidelines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Package Assignments: Check the assignments of your customer packages in the Switch Framework. Ensure that no customer packages are assigned to any SAP switches.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SFW5 (Switch