How To Fix /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT021 - Passed Building Block ID version is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Passed Building Block ID version is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT021 - Passed Building Block ID version is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT021 Passed Building Block ID version is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP's Structure Change Management (SCM) or when dealing with building blocks in the SAP Business Suite. This error indicates that a required version identifier for a building block is missing or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version Information: The error suggests that the system is expecting a version identifier for a building block, but it is not provided or is empty.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the building blocks or the related transport requests.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the building blocks, possibly due to incomplete setups or previous errors during configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Building Block Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the building blocks in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially the version ID, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and versions are included.
  Make sure that the transport request is correctly released and imported.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Building Block:
  
  If the building block is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating it or updating it with the correct version information.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the version ID is expected and why it is not being populated.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation related to Structure Change Management and building blocks for more insights.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  System Logs: Look into system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.