How To Fix /SMB/SBA1001 - BC-Set definition &1 does not exist. Define it in change activity dialog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: BC-Set definition &1 does not exist. Define it in change activity dialog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1001 - BC-Set definition &1 does not exist. Define it in change activity dialog ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1001 BC-Set definition &1 does not exist. Define it in change activity dialog typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA when there is an issue related to Business Configuration (BC) sets. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a BC set that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BC Set: The specified BC set (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to a BC set that is not relevant for the current project or system landscape.
  Transport Issues: If the BC set was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the BC Set:
  
  Go to the Change Activity dialog in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where you can