How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER196 - Create/Upload a solution first before using Data Change Management

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Create/Upload a solution first before using Data Change Management

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER196 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER196 indicates that you need to create or upload a solution before you can use the Data Change Management (DCM) functionality. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or similar SAP solutions where DCM is used to manage changes in data.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Solution Created: The primary cause of this error is that there is no solution created or uploaded in the system. DCM requires a defined solution to track and manage data changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that prevents the recognition of existing solutions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create solutions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a 
  Solution:
  
  Navigate to the solution management area in your SAP system.
  Create a new solution by providing the necessary details such as name, description, and other relevant information.
  Ensure that the solution is properly saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Upload an Existing 
  Solution:
  
  If you have