How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY186 - Scope item &1 is actived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Scope item &1 is actived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY186 - Scope item &1 is actived ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY186 Scope item &1 is activated typically indicates that a specific scope item (identified by the placeholder &1) is already activated in your SAP system. This message is often encountered in the context of SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP Business Technology Platform, where scope items represent specific business processes or functionalities that can be activated or deactivated based on business needs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scope Item Already Active: The primary cause of this error is that the scope item you are trying to activate is already active in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misunderstanding or miscommunication regarding the current state of the scope items in your system.
  System State: The system may have been previously configured to include this scope item, and attempts to activate it again lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Status: Verify the activation status of the scope item in the system. You can do this by