How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER162 - &1 scope item does not exist

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: &1 scope item does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER162 - &1 scope item does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER162 &1 scope item does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific scope item that is required for the installation or configuration of a particular solution or application within the SAP Business Technology Platform or SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Scope Item: The specified scope item (denoted by &1) is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The scope item not being activated or configured in the system.
  The scope item being incorrectly referenced or misspelled.
  The scope item being part of a different solution or package that is not installed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the scope item, possibly due to missing dependencies or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The version of the software or the solution being used may not support the specified scope item.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scope Item Availability:
  
  Verify that the scope item you are trying to use