How To Fix SYSTEMSWITCH014 - System was flagged as an SAP Retail system

SYSTEMSWITCH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYSTEMSWITCH - Messages for System Switch

• Message number: 014

• Message text: System was flagged as an SAP Retail system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH014 - System was flagged as an SAP Retail system ?

  The SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH014 indicates that the system has been flagged as an SAP Retail system, which can affect certain functionalities and configurations within the SAP environment. This error typically arises during system configuration or when performing system upgrades or migrations.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is identified as a Retail system, but the necessary configurations or prerequisites for operating in that mode are not met. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle retail-specific functionalities.
  Missing Components: Required components or add-ons for SAP Retail may not be installed or activated.
  Incompatibility Issues: There may be compatibility issues with the current version of SAP or the installed modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SYSTEMSWITCH014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify the system settings to ensure that it is correctly configured as a Retail system. This includes checking the parameters in the SAP system profile.
  
  
  
  Install