How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER086 - Could not export & scope item because activity & not in BB library

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Could not export & scope item because activity & not in BB library

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER086 - Could not export & scope item because activity & not in BB library ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER086 indicates that there is an issue with exporting a scope item because a specific activity is not found in the Business Build (BB) library. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementations, particularly when working with Business Build or Business Configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Activity: The activity referenced in the error message is not available in the BB library. This could be due to:
  
  The activity not being included in the current version of the BB library.
  The activity being incorrectly configured or not activated in the system.
  A mismatch between the scope item and the activities defined in the BB library.
  
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If the BB library has been updated or if there are version discrepancies between the system and the library, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the scope item or