How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER012 - Building Block &1: Building Block &2 can't be added as prerequisite

/SMB/BB_BUILDER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Building Block &1: Building Block &2 can't be added as prerequisite

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER012 - Building Block &1: Building Block &2 can't be added as prerequisite ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER012 indicates that there is an issue with adding a building block (BB) as a prerequisite for another building block in the SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) environment. This error typically arises during the configuration or customization of building blocks in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Circular Dependency: There may be a circular dependency between the building blocks, meaning that Building Block A requires Building Block B, while Building Block B also requires Building Block A.
  
  
  Incompatible Building Blocks: The building blocks may not be compatible with each other due to version differences or because they belong to different functional areas.
  
  
  Missing Required Building Blocks: The building block you are trying to add as a prerequisite may not be activated or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings or the way the building blocks are defined.
  
  
  
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