How To Fix SFW296 - SAP switches should not point to business functions of customers

SFW296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 296

• Message text: SAP switches should not point to business functions of customers

What causes this issue?

Switches in the SAP namespace should not be modified in such a way that
they (also) point to business functions in the customer namespace.

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?

Change the business function &V1& in such a way that it points to the
switch &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW296 - SAP switches should not point to business functions of customers ?

  The SAP error message SFW296 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the SAP Switch Framework. Specifically, it suggests that the SAP switches are incorrectly pointing to business functions that are intended for customer-specific implementations. This can occur when a business function is activated in a way that is not compliant with the standard SAP guidelines.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error typically arises when a switch is configured to point to a business function that is not meant to be used in the current context or is not properly defined.
  Custom Business Functions: If a business function has been developed or modified for a specific customer and is not intended for general use, it should not be activated in the switch framework.
  System Upgrade or Migration: Sometimes, during system upgrades or migrations, the configuration may not be properly aligned with the new system requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Switch Configuration: Check the configuration of the SAP switches