How To Fix SYSTEMSWITCH016 - System is set as a manufacturing system

SYSTEMSWITCH016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYSTEMSWITCH - Messages for System Switch

• Message number: 016

• Message text: System is set as a manufacturing system

What causes this issue?

The system switch is set to 'Manufacturing'.

System Response

Some SAP Retail processes, such as the maintenance of retail articles,
do not function.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SYSTEMSWITCH016 - Details

• The SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH016 indicates that the system is configured as a manufacturing system, which may restrict certain operations or configurations that you are trying to perform. This error typically arises during system configuration changes or when attempting to switch system roles.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has been designated as a manufacturing system in the SAP landscape. This designation can limit the types of operations that can be performed, especially if you are trying to switch the system to a different role (e.g., from manufacturing to a different type of system).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SYSTEMSWITCH016 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration: Verify the current configuration of the system to confirm that it is indeed set as a manufacturing system. You can do this by checking the system settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Review System Roles: If you need to change the system's role,