How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER189 - No definition exists for BC-Set & in BB & of scope item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: No definition exists for BC-Set & in BB & of scope item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER189 - No definition exists for BC-Set & in BB & of scope item & ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER189 No definition exists for BC-Set & in BB & of scope item & typically occurs during the implementation of SAP Best Practices or when trying to activate a Business Configuration (BC) set. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specific Business Configuration set (BC-Set) that is required for the Business Blueprint (BB) and the specified scope item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BC-Set: The specified BC-Set is not available in the system. This could be due to an incomplete installation or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to a BC-Set that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the BC-Set was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the Best Practices package being used may not match the version of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BC-Set Availability:
  
  Use transaction code SIMG or SPRO to check if the BC-Set exists in the system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area and verify if the BC-Set is listed.
  
  
  
  Import Missing BC-Sets:
  
  If the BC-Set is missing, you may need to import it. This can be done through the SAP Best Practices Explorer or by using the relevant transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration points to the correct BC-Set. Check the settings in the Business Configuration work center.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the BC-Set was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Configuration Sets (BC-Sets): These are predefined sets of configuration settings that can be used to quickly set up specific business scenarios in SAP.
  Best Practices: SAP Best Practices provide pre-configured solutions that help in the rapid deployment of SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SIMG, SPRO, and S_BCE_68000100 for configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.