How To Fix SFW312 - Irreversible business function &1 was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Irreversible business function &1 was deactivated

What causes this issue?

The business function was marked as irreversible by the author.
Deactivating the business function can lead to data inconsistencies,
unpredictable program behavior, or even system standstill.

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

System Response

You perform this deactivation process at your own risk. SAP will not be
held responsible for any consequences resulting from this action.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that all the objects assigned to this business function were
checked for their ability to be deactivated. Also be aware that some
objects (such as, for example, Switch BC Set entries already written to
database tables) cannot be deactivated again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW312 - Irreversible business function &1 was deactivated ?

  The SAP error message SFW312 indicates that an irreversible business function has been deactivated in your SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Enhancement Packages, where certain business functions can be activated or deactivated to enable or disable specific functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Business Function: The primary cause of this error is that a business function that was previously activated has been deactivated. This can happen due to system upgrades, changes in configuration, or manual intervention by an administrator.
  Dependencies: Some business functions may have dependencies on other functions or components. If a dependent function is deactivated, it may lead to the deactivation of the irreversible function.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates to the Enhancement Package can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivation of Business Function:
  
  If you need the functionality provided by the deactivated business function, you will need to reactivate it. This can typically be done through