How To Fix 5A765 - CAUTION: & & will be copied from the reference version

5A765 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 765

• Message text: CAUTION: & & will be copied from the reference version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A765 - CAUTION: & & will be copied from the reference version ?

  The SAP error message 5A765 typically indicates a caution regarding the copying of data from a reference version in the context of configuration or master data management. This message often arises in scenarios where you are trying to copy settings or data from a reference object, and it serves as a warning that certain attributes or settings will be transferred as-is from the reference version.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is usually triggered in the following scenarios:
  
  You are attempting to copy configuration settings or master data from a reference version that may not be fully compatible with the target version.
  There may be specific fields or settings in the reference version that could lead to inconsistencies or issues in the target version.
  The system is alerting you that certain attributes will be directly copied, which may not be desirable in all cases.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address this error message, consider the following steps:
  
  Review the Reference Version: Check the