How To Fix SFW391 - Business function &1 was flagged for deactivation

SFW391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Business function &1 was flagged for deactivation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW391 - Business function &1 was flagged for deactivation ?

  The SAP error message SFW391 indicates that a specific business function (identified by &1) has been flagged for deactivation in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Switch Framework, which allows for the activation and deactivation of business functions in a modular way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The business function may have been manually flagged for deactivation by a user or administrator.
  System Upgrade or Changes: During system upgrades or changes, certain business functions may be deactivated as part of the process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that inadvertently lead to the deactivation of the business function.
  Dependency Issues: The business function may depend on other functions or components that are not active, leading to its deactivation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Function Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) in your SAP system.
  Look for the specific business function that is flagged for deactivation and check its status.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Business Function:
  
  If you determine that