How To Fix /SMB/AUTHORIZATION004 - Function not possible. Feature Toggle is switched on

/SMB/AUTHORIZATION004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/AUTHORIZATION -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Function not possible. Feature Toggle is switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/AUTHORIZATION004 - Function not possible. Feature Toggle is switched on ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/AUTHORIZATION004 Function not possible. Feature Toggle is switched on typically indicates that a certain functionality or feature in the SAP system is restricted or disabled due to the feature toggle being activated. This is often related to the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Feature Toggle Activation: The error suggests that a specific feature or function is not available because the corresponding feature toggle is turned on. Feature toggles are used to enable or disable certain functionalities in the system for various reasons, such as testing, compliance, or phased rollouts.
  Authorization Issues: It may also indicate that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the function, although the primary cause here is the feature toggle.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Toggle Settings:
  
  Access the configuration settings for feature toggles in your SAP system.
  Identify the specific feature toggle that is