How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER014 - Building Block &1: Building Block prerequisite &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Building Block &1: Building Block prerequisite &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER014 - Building Block &1: Building Block prerequisite &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER014 indicates that there is a problem with a building block in the SAP Business ByDesign system. Specifically, it states that a prerequisite building block (identified as &2) for the building block (identified as &1) cannot be found. This typically occurs during the configuration or deployment of building blocks in the SAP Business ByDesign environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prerequisite: The most common cause of this error is that the prerequisite building block has not been activated or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings that reference the prerequisite building block.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the building block you are trying to use may not be compatible with the version of the prerequisite building block.
  Transport Issues: If the building blocks were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the prerequisite to not be included.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Prerequisites: Verify that the prerequisite building block (&2) is indeed available and activated in your system. You can do this by navigating to the building block management area in SAP Business ByDesign.
  Activate Missing Building Block: If the prerequisite building block is not activated, activate it. If it is missing entirely, you may need to import or create it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the building block (&1) to ensure that they correctly reference the prerequisite building block.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for any specific requirements or dependencies related to the building blocks you are working with.
  Transport Check: If the building blocks were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the prerequisite was not included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.