How To Fix W0117 - Please use implementation guide for implementation

W0117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Please use implementation guide for implementation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0117 - Please use implementation guide for implementation ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W0117 - Please use implementation guide for implementation
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you try to implement or activate a business function, configuration, or enhancement without following the prescribed Implementation Guide (IMG) steps. SAP expects certain configurations or implementations to be done via the IMG to ensure consistency and completeness.
  In other words, the system is prompting you to use the official Implementation Guide (transaction SPRO) to carry out the implementation or configuration rather than trying to do it directly or manually in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The Implementation Guide (IMG) is the structured framework SAP provides for configuring and customizing the system.
  Certain business functions or components require you to follow the IMG path to ensure all dependent settings and prerequisites are handled properly.
  Skipping the IMG or trying to implement changes outside of it can lead to incomplete or inconsistent configurations, which is why SAP issues this warning.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Implementation Guide (IMG):