How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER256 - Illegal Call: Passed scope item ID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Illegal Call: Passed scope item ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER256 - Illegal Call: Passed scope item ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER256 Illegal Call: Passed scope item ID &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementations, particularly when dealing with the Business Configuration (BC) or the implementation of scope items.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a scope item ID that does not exist in the current configuration or context. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Scope Item ID: The ID being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Configuration: The scope item may not have been activated or configured in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The scope item may exist in a different version of the system or in a different tenant.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the scope item may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Scope Item ID:
  
  Check the scope item ID being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Business Configuration work center and verify if the scope item is available and activated in your current project.
  If it is not activated, activate it and ensure all necessary settings are configured.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or the implementation guide for the specific scope item to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Check Version and Tenant:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct version of the system and that the scope item is available in your tenant.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the scope item was included and properly imported.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Configuration Work Center: Familiarize yourself with the Business Configuration work center, as it is crucial for managing scope items and configurations.
  Implementation Guide: Review the implementation guide for your specific SAP solution to understand the dependencies and requirements for the scope items you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.