How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES153 - The number of copies must not exceed &1 for sender country &2.

APOC_OR_MESSAGES153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The number of copies must not exceed &1 for sender country &2.

What causes this issue?

The number of allowed original documents is limited to <(>&<)>1 in
country <(>&<)>2. The number of copies exceeds this limit.

System Response

The output is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of copies to <(>&<)>1. Then perform the output for the
original document(s). After a successful output, use the action
'Duplicate' to create any number of copies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES153 - The number of copies must not exceed &1 for sender country &2. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES153 indicates that there is a restriction on the number of copies that can be sent for a specific sender country. This error typically arises in the context of document processing or output management within the SAP system, particularly in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of copies requested for a document exceeds the maximum allowed for the specified sender country. This limit is often defined in the system configuration and can vary based on business rules or legal requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for output management in your SAP system. Look for settings related to the maximum number of copies allowed for different sender countries.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number of Copies:
  
  If the configuration is