How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY111 - Scope item &1 is not scoped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Scope item &1 is not scoped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY111 - Scope item &1 is not scoped ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY111 Scope item &1 is not scoped typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when working with the Business Modeler or during the implementation of specific scope items. This error indicates that the specified scope item (represented by &1) has not been included in the project scope, which is necessary for the system to recognize and utilize that particular functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Scope Item Not Selected: The most common cause is that the scope item you are trying to use has not been selected or activated in the project scope during the implementation phase.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings in the project that prevent the scope item from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the project was transported from one system to another, the scope item may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Scope:
  
  Go to the SAP Business Configuration (BC) work center or the relevant configuration area.
  Verify that the scope item in question is included in your project scope. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  To add a scope item, navigate to the "Select Scope" section and include the required scope item.
  
  
  
  Activate Scope Item:
  
  If the scope item is present but not activated, ensure that it is activated in the project settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any additional configuration steps required for the scope item to function properly. This may include settings in other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Best Practices documentation for the specific scope item to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the project was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects related to the scope item.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you have verified the above steps and the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Best Practices for the specific scope item to understand its requirements and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific version of S/4HANA or BTP you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully scope the required functionality in your SAP system.