How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RBBWRP117 - Source and target building block cannot be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RBBWRP -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Source and target building block cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RBBWRP117 - Source and target building block cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RBBWRP117 indicates that there is an issue with the source and target building blocks being the same in a specific operation, typically related to the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. This error usually occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves copying or moving data between building blocks, and the system detects that both the source and target are identical.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Source and Target: The most common cause of this error is that the source building block (the one you are trying to copy or move from) is the same as the target building block (the one you are trying to copy or move to).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings or parameters that define the source and target building blocks.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the same building block for both source and target.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selections: Review the selections for the source and target building blocks. Ensure that they are different entities. If they are the same, change the target to a different building block.
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the PLM module to ensure that there are no issues with how building blocks are defined or referenced.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the operation you are trying to perform, as there may be additional constraints or requirements.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your process to catch this error and provide a user-friendly message or prompt to select different building blocks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered this error and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue with different building blocks to understand the conditions under which the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete your operation in SAP PLM.