How To Fix /CFG/COMMON012 - Please enter field and dataset for Template to copy

/CFG/COMMON012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/COMMON -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Please enter field and dataset for Template to copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/COMMON012 - Please enter field and dataset for Template to copy ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/COMMON012 with the description "Please enter field and dataset for Template to copy" typically occurs in the context of configuration or data management tasks within SAP, particularly when working with templates for data copying or migration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects you to specify a field and a dataset for a template operation, but one or both of these required inputs are missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Input Fields: The user did not fill in the necessary fields in the template configuration screen.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires specific parameters without providing them.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or datasets, leading to incomplete data being submitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields