How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY109 - Scope item &1: Related country specific scope item &2 is scoped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Scope item &1: Related country specific scope item &2 is scoped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY109 - Scope item &1: Related country specific scope item &2 is scoped ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY109 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the scoping of country-specific scope items in the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA Cloud environment. This error arises when a specific scope item (denoted as &1) is being activated or used, but it is dependent on another country-specific scope item (denoted as &2) that has already been scoped.
  Cause:
  
  Dependency on Country-Specific Scope Item: The primary cause of this error is that the scope item you are trying to activate or use has dependencies on another scope item that is specific to a particular country. This means that the system expects the related country-specific scope item to be activated first.
  Incorrect Scoping Configuration: If the related country-specific scope item is not scoped correctly or is missing, the system will throw this error when you attempt to use the primary scope item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scoping Configuration:
  
  Go to the scoping area in your SAP system (usually found in the implementation or configuration section).
  Verify if the related country-specific scope item (&2) is indeed scoped. If it is not, you will need to scope it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Required Scope Item:
  
  If the related country-specific scope item is not activated, activate it in the scoping configuration.
  Ensure that all dependencies are met for the primary scope item (&1) to function correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or release notes for the specific scope items to understand their dependencies and requirements.
  This can provide insights into what other configurations might be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the scope items work as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or KBA (Knowledge Base Articles) that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Implementation Guide: Refer to the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) for detailed steps on scoping and configuration of specific scope items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for the required scope items.