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