How To Fix SFW360 - Dependency cycle between switches &1 and &2 detected!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Dependency cycle between switches &1 and &2 detected!

What causes this issue?

While checking the dependencies between switches for which a BAdI is to
be called due to a switch process, the system detected a cycle between
switches &V1& and &V2&. This dependency cycle occurs whenever a switch
is assigned to several business fuctions and these business functions
are indirect prerequisites for one another.

System Response

Due to this dependency cycle, the correct BAdI execution sequence for
the switches activated in the current process step can no longer be
guaranteed.

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 SFW360 - Dependency cycle between switches &1 and &2 detected! ?

  The SAP error message SFW360 indicates that there is a dependency cycle between two switches in the SAP system. This typically occurs when two or more software components (or switches) are interdependent in such a way that they create a circular dependency, making it impossible for the system to determine the correct order for activation or deactivation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependencies: The most common cause of this error is that two or more software components are configured to depend on each other, leading to a situation where the system cannot resolve the dependencies.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can happen due to incorrect configuration of the software components or switches in the SAP system.
  Changes in Software Components: If there have been recent changes or updates to the software components, it may have inadvertently created a circular dependency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Dependencies: Use the SAP transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) to analyze the dependencies between the switches. Look for the