How To Fix /SMB/BBPRJ_INST190 - Activation process is in an unexpected state: suspended/preliminary/other

/SMB/BBPRJ_INST190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BBPRJ_INST -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Activation process is in an unexpected state: suspended/preliminary/other

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST190 - Activation process is in an unexpected state: suspended/preliminary/other ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST190 Activation process is in an unexpected state: suspended/preliminary/other typically indicates that there is an issue with the activation process of a business project or a related component in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Business ByDesign or similar SAP solutions.
  Causes:
  
  Suspended State: The activation process may have been interrupted or suspended due to a system error, user intervention, or a timeout.
  Preliminary State: The process might be in a preliminary state if it has not been fully initialized or if there are dependencies that have not been resolved.
  Other States: This could refer to various other unexpected states that the activation process might enter due to configuration issues, missing data, or system inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the system logs and activation logs to identify any specific errors or warnings that occurred during the activation process. This can provide insights into what