How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER247 - Object &1 is assigned another BB (&2) as new predecessor &3

/SMB/BB_BUILDER247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Object &1 is assigned another BB (&2) as new predecessor &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER247 - Object &1 is assigned another BB (&2) as new predecessor &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER247 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of a predecessor for a business blueprint (BB) object. Specifically, it suggests that the object you are trying to assign as a new predecessor is already assigned to another business blueprint.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The object (&1) is already linked to another business blueprint (&2) as a predecessor.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent circular dependencies or conflicts in the business blueprint structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SMB/BB_BUILDER or relevant reports to check the current assignments of the object in question.
  Identify which business blueprint (&2) is currently using the object as a predecessor.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If the object needs to be assigned to a different business blueprint, you may need to remove it from the current assignment first.
  Navigate to the business blueprint where the object is currently assigned