How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER401 - Flter "Cross-Client" set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Flter "Cross-Client" set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER401 - Flter "Cross-Client" set ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER401 Filter "Cross-Client" set typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP Business Suite environments when there is an issue related to the configuration of cross-client settings in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that a filter or setting that is supposed to be client-specific is incorrectly set to "cross-client." This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system might have been configured to use cross-client settings where it should not have been.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one client to another, it might have inadvertently set certain configurations to cross-client.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the action may not have the necessary authorizations to perform operations on cross-client settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the relevant transaction codes (like SE11, SE80, or SPRO) to ensure that the filters are set correctly for the intended client. Make sure that any settings that should be client-specific are not set to cross-client.
  
  
  Adjust Filters: If you have access, adjust the filters in the relevant settings to ensure they are set to client-specific rather than cross-client.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to see if any changes were made that could have affected the client settings. You may need to revert or adjust these changes.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SMB/BB_INSTALLER401 Filter "Cross-Client" error message.