How To Fix SYSTEMSWITCH001 - This cannot be run online

SYSTEMSWITCH001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYSTEMSWITCH - Messages for System Switch

• Message number: 001

• Message text: This cannot be run online

What causes this issue?

You cannot run this report online.
This report is run automatically when you upgrade to Release 4.0A/B/.
It flags your system as an SAP Retail system if you already had Release
1.2B (or higher) of SAP Retail installed on your system prior to the
upgrade.

System Response

Processing not possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH001 - This cannot be run online ?

  The SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH001: This cannot be run online typically occurs when a certain operation or transaction is attempted in an online mode that is not permitted. This error is often related to system configuration changes, upgrades, or specific administrative tasks that require the system to be in a certain state (like maintenance mode) or executed in a background job rather than interactively.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration Changes: The operation you are trying to perform may require the system to be in a specific state (e.g., maintenance mode).
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions or operations are designed to be executed only in the background or during specific times (like during a system upgrade).
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the operation in online mode.
  System State: The system may be in a state that does not allow online processing, such as during a system switch or upgrade.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System State: Ensure