How To Fix SFW390 - Business function &1 was flagged in client &2 for activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Business function &1 was flagged in client &2 for activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW390 - Business function &1 was flagged in client &2 for activation ?

  The SAP error message SFW390 indicates that a specific business function (denoted as &1) has been flagged for activation in a particular client (denoted as &2). This message typically arises during the activation of business functions in the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Business Function Set (SFW).
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Function Not Activated: The business function you are trying to activate is already flagged for activation but has not yet been fully activated.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may occur if the business function is flagged in a client where it cannot be activated due to dependencies or prerequisites not being met.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues related to transport requests that have not been properly imported or are in a pending state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Status: Go to the transaction code SFW5 to check the status of the business function. Ensure that the business function is not only flagged but also activated.
  Activate the Business