How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER017 - Building Block &1: Required business function &2 is already added

/SMB/BB_BUILDER017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Building Block &1: Required business function &2 is already added

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/SMB/BB_BUILDER017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER017 indicates that there is an attempt to add a business function to a building block that has already been included. This typically occurs during the configuration or enhancement of SAP Business Suite applications, particularly when using the Business Function Builder.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to add a business function that is already part of the building block you are working on. This can happen if:
  
  The business function was previously added but not properly activated.
  There is a misunderstanding about the current state of the building block and its included business functions.
  There is an attempt to add the same business function multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Functions:
  
  Go to the Business Function Builder (transaction code /SMB/BB).
  Open the relevant building block and check the list of already included business functions.
  Verify if the business function you are trying to add is already