How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER053 - Building Block &1 is not contained in scope item &2

/SMB/BB_BUILDER053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Building Block &1 is not contained in scope item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER053 - Building Block &1 is not contained in scope item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER053 indicates that a specific Building Block (BB) is not included in the defined scope item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementations, where scope items and building blocks are used to define the functionalities and features that are part of a project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scope Definition: The Building Block you are trying to use is not part of the scope item you have selected. This can happen if the Building Block is optional or if it has not been included in the project scope during the initial setup.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the project settings or scope item definitions.
  Version Mismatch: The Building Block may not be available in the version of the software you are using, or it may have been deprecated or replaced in newer versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scope Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the project scope configuration and