How To Fix 54283 - You cannot copy & to itself

54283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 283

• Message text: You cannot copy & to itself

What causes this issue?

You have entered the same name in the fields for the <LS>original wage
type</>and the <LS>customizing wage type</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please give your customizing wage type a different name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54283 - You cannot copy & to itself ?

  The SAP error message "54283: You cannot copy & to itself" typically occurs when a user attempts to copy a data object (like a configuration, master data, or other entities) to the same object or location from which it is being copied. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent redundant operations that could lead to data inconsistencies or errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  The user is trying to copy an object (e.g., a configuration setting, a master record, etc.) to the same object or location.
  The operation is not valid because it does not make logical sense to copy something to itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Source and Target: Ensure that the source and target of the copy operation are different. You should select a different target object or location for the copy operation.
  
  
  Review the Copy Process: If you are using a transaction or program to perform the copy, double-check the parameters you are entering. Make sure that