How To Fix CC262 - Effectivity data not copied from source

CC262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Effectivity data not copied from source

What causes this issue?

You want to create a change master record that has a new effectivity
type (for example, serial number) by copying an existing change master
record. The existing change master record has a different effectivity
type (for example, time period).

System Response

The system checks whether the effectivity types are the same.

How to fix this error?

The effectivity types are not the same, so the system does not copy the
effectivity data. You must enter effectivity data in the new change
master record yourself.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC262 - Effectivity data not copied from source ?

  The SAP error message CC262, which states "Effectivity data not copied from source," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar object where effectivity data is expected to be copied from a source object (like a reference BOM or a material master) but is not being transferred as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Effectivity Data: The source object may not have any effectivity data defined, which means there is nothing to copy.
  Incompatible Object Types: The source and target objects may not be compatible in terms of effectivity data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the copying of effectivity data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the effectivity data.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the copying process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Object: Verify that the source object (e.g., BOM,