How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER039 - Building block cannot be added once scope item has been activated

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Building block cannot be added once scope item has been activated

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER039 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER039 indicates that you are trying to add a building block to a scope item that has already been activated. This is a common issue when working with SAP Business ByDesign or similar SAP solutions that utilize building blocks and scope items for configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because once a scope item is activated in the system, it is locked for further modifications, including the addition of new building blocks. This is a safeguard to ensure that the activated configuration remains stable and consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activation Status: Verify if the scope item is indeed activated. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in your SAP system.
  
  
  Deactivate the Scope Item: If you need to add a building block, you will have to deactivate the scope item first. This can usually be done in the configuration settings where