How To Fix /SMB/BBPRJ_INST138 - The building block & in your scope item was not activated in this client

/SMB/BBPRJ_INST138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BBPRJ_INST -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The building block & in your scope item was not activated in this client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST138 - The building block & in your scope item was not activated in this client ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST138 indicates that a specific building block related to a scope item has not been activated in the current client. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP Business ByDesign implementations, where building blocks are used to enable specific functionalities or features.
  
  Cause:
  
  Building Block Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the building block referenced in the error message has not been activated in the client you are working on.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been completed, or prerequisites for activating the building block have not been met.
  Client-Specific Settings: The building block may be available in other clients (like development or quality assurance) but not in the client you are currently using (like production).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Building Block:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in your SAP system.
  Look for the building block associated with the scope item