How To Fix SO487 - Function not active in your SAP System

SO487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Function not active in your SAP System

What causes this issue?

The function you have chosen is not active in your SAP System.
This is because the Product Data Management (PDM), which is required
for this function, is not installed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO487 - Function not active in your SAP System ?

  The SAP error message SO487 ("Function not active in your SAP System") typically indicates that a specific function or feature that you are trying to use is not enabled or configured in your SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to use certain transaction codes, features, or functionalities that require specific settings or components to be active.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The function you are trying to access may not be configured in your SAP system.
  Licensing Issues: Certain functionalities may require specific licenses that are not available in your current SAP setup.
  System Version: The function may not be available in the version of SAP you are using.
  Module Not Installed: The required module or component may not be installed in your SAP system.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify if the function is configured correctly in your system. This may involve