How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY095 - /SMS/BB_STATUS: Scope Item &2 replaces &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 095

• Message text: /SMS/BB_STATUS: Scope Item &2 replaces &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY095 - /SMS/BB_STATUS: Scope Item &2 replaces &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY095 /SMS/BB_STATUS: Scope Item &2 replaces &1 typically indicates that there is a conflict or an overlap between two scope items in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This message is often encountered during the activation or configuration of scope items in the SAP Business Application Studio or during the implementation of SAP Best Practices.
  Cause:
  
  Scope Item Conflict: The error arises when you attempt to activate or configure a new scope item that overlaps with an already activated scope item. In this case, scope item &2 is intended to replace or supersede scope item &1.
  Versioning Issues: It may also occur due to versioning issues where the system recognizes that the new scope item is an updated version or a replacement for an existing one.
  Configuration Overlap: If the configuration settings of the two scope items are similar or if they are intended to serve the same business process, the system will flag this as a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Scope Items: Check the details of both scope items (&1 and &2) to understand their functionalities and how they relate to each other. You can do this through the SAP Best Practices Explorer or the SAP Solution Manager.
  Deactivate the Old Scope Item: If you determine that scope item &2 is indeed the correct one to use, you may need to deactivate or remove scope item &1 from your project.
  Adjust Configuration: If both scope items are necessary, consider adjusting the configuration to ensure that they do not conflict. This may involve customizing certain settings or parameters.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or release notes for the specific scope items to understand their intended use and any known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is impacting your implementation timeline.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Best Practices for your specific industry or business process, as they provide guidelines on which scope items to use and how to configure them.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Resources: Consider taking training courses or accessing resources related to SAP S/4HANA Cloud and scope item management to enhance your understanding of the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your SAP implementation or configuration.