How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER098 - Activity cannot be copied into activity level

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Activity cannot be copied into activity level

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER098 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER098 Activity cannot be copied into activity level typically occurs during the process of copying or moving activities within the SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) environment. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Activity Level: The activity you are trying to copy may not be compatible with the target activity level. For example, you might be trying to copy a higher-level activity into a lower-level one.
  
  
  Activity Status: The status of the activity you are trying to copy may not allow it to be copied. For instance, if the activity is in a completed or locked state, it may not be eligible for copying.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent certain activities from being copied.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the copy operation may not have the necessary permissions to do