How To Fix /SMB/ACTV048 - Activation stopped with error at activity &1 &2

/SMB/ACTV048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/ACTV -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Activation stopped with error at activity &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/ACTV048 - Activation stopped with error at activity &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/ACTV048 Activation stopped with error at activity &1 &2 typically occurs during the activation of a business function or a specific activity in the SAP system. This error indicates that the activation process encountered an issue that prevented it from completing successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The activity or business function you are trying to activate may depend on other functions or activities that are not yet activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are incorrect or incomplete, leading to the activation failure.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the activation may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the task.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the activation to fail.
  Transport Issues: If the business function was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the documentation for the business function or