How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER231 - Activation running or ended with error. Changes not allowed.

/SMB/BB_BUILDER231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Activation running or ended with error. Changes not allowed.

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/SMB/BB_BUILDER231 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER231 Activation running or ended with error. Changes not allowed. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP Business Suite environments when there is an issue with the activation of a business object or a related component. This error indicates that the activation process is either still running or has failed, preventing further changes to the object until the issue is resolved.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Activation: Another activation process is currently running for the same object, which can lead to conflicts.
  Previous Activation Failure: The last activation attempt may have failed, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the object due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, issues with the transport can cause activation problems.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors or inconsistencies in the object that prevent successful