How To Fix SYSTEMSWITCH018 - System not set as SAP Retail system or as a Manufacturing system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYSTEMSWITCH - Messages for System Switch

• Message number: 018

• Message text: System not set as SAP Retail system or as a Manufacturing system

What causes this issue?

The system switch is overridden. (value 99).

System Response

This value was set by the customer manually.
Caution: A correctly functioning R/3 System cannot be guaranteed in
this setting.
Caution: This setting is not allowed in a customer system.

How to fix this error?

Check whether this is the desired system setting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH018 - System not set as SAP Retail system or as a Manufacturing system ?

  The SAP error message SYSTEMSWITCH018 indicates that the system is not configured as either a SAP Retail system or a Manufacturing system. This error typically arises during system configuration or when trying to execute certain transactions that require the system to be identified as one of these types.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system has not been properly configured to identify itself as a Retail or Manufacturing system. This could be due to missing settings in the system configuration.
  Client Settings: The client settings may not be correctly defined to support Retail or Manufacturing functionalities.
  Missing Components: Required components or modules for Retail or Manufacturing may not be installed or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SYSTEMSWITCH018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Logistics > Logistics General > Define System Type.
  Ensure that the system is set up as either a Retail or Manufacturing system. You may need to select the appropriate system type based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Verify the client settings in transaction code SCC4. Ensure that the client is configured to support Retail or Manufacturing processes.
  
  
  
  Activate Required Components:
  
  Check if the necessary components for Retail (like IS-Retail) or Manufacturing (like PP) are installed and activated. You can do this through transaction code SE80 or SICF to check the services.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made, ensure that they are transported correctly if you are working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version of SAP for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Retail and Manufacturing modules to ensure all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SYSTEMSWITCH018 error and properly configure your SAP system for Retail or Manufacturing operations.