How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER102 - No predecessor Building Block selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No predecessor Building Block selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER102 - No predecessor Building Block selected ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER102 No predecessor Building Block selected typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP Business Suite environments when working with building blocks in the Business Process Management (BPM) or Business Process Modeling (BPMN) tools. This error indicates that a required predecessor building block has not been selected for the current building block you are trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor: The building block you are trying to create or modify requires a predecessor building block to establish a logical sequence or dependency, but none has been selected.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the building blocks or the process model that prevent the selection of a predecessor.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the predecessor building blocks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Predecessor Building Block:
  
  Go to the building block you are working on and check the properties