How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE079 - Activation is started by user &1

/SMB/RUNTIME_CORE079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Activation is started by user &1

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/SMB/RUNTIME_CORE079 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE079 Activation is started by user &1 typically indicates that a certain activation process in the SAP system has been initiated by a specific user. This message is often related to the activation of business functions, enhancements, or other runtime components in the SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  User-Initiated Activation: The error message is primarily informational, indicating that a user (denoted by &1) has started an activation process. This could be part of a configuration change, a new business function activation, or a system upgrade.
  System Configuration: The activation process may be part of a larger configuration or upgrade task that requires user intervention.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to complete the activation process, leading to potential issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user who initiated the activation has the appropriate authorizations to perform the activation. This may involve checking roles and profiles