How To Fix SYSTEMSWITCH005 - System was not flagged as an SAP Retail system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYSTEMSWITCH - Messages for System Switch

• Message number: 005

• Message text: System was not flagged as an SAP Retail system

What causes this issue?

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.
Before the upgrade, neither SAP Retail nor any other industry solution
was installed on your system.

System Response

Your system was not flagged as an SAP Retail system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH005 - System was not flagged as an SAP Retail system ?

  The SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH005 indicates that the system you are working with is not recognized as an SAP Retail system. This can occur during various operations, such as when trying to perform a system switch or when executing certain transactions that are specific to SAP Retail.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has not been properly configured or flagged as an SAP Retail system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration settings that identify it as a Retail system.
  Incorrect System Type: The system might be set up as a different type (e.g., SAP ERP) rather than SAP Retail.
  Transport Issues: If the necessary transport requests that include Retail-specific configurations have not been imported, the system may not recognize itself as a Retail system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SYSTEMSWITCH005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Retail.
  Ensure that the system is configured correctly as an SAP Retail system.
  
  
  
  Verify Client Settings:
  
  Check the client settings in transaction SCC4 to ensure that the client is set up for Retail.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Components:
  
  Ensure that all necessary components for SAP Retail are installed and activated in your system. You can check this in transaction SE80 or SPAM.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you suspect that the necessary configurations are missing, check if there are any transport requests that need to be imported. This can include configurations that flag the system as a Retail system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using to ensure that all steps for setting up a Retail system have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to SYSTEMSWITCH005 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Retail documentation for your version to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SYSTEMSWITCH005 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.