How To Fix CMS145 - Cannot copy from repository &1 to &2 - same repository

CMS145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Cannot copy from repository &1 to &2 - same repository

What causes this issue?

You cannot copy documents from repository &V1& to repository &V2&
because these are one and the same repository.

System Response

The operation was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing in transaction <DS:TRAN.OAC0>OAC0</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS145 - Cannot copy from repository &1 to &2 - same repository ?

  The SAP error message CMS145 indicates that there is an attempt to copy an object from one location to another within the same repository. This operation is not allowed because the system does not support copying objects within the same repository.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user tries to copy a report, folder, or any other object from one location to another within the same repository in the Central Management Console (CMC) or other SAP BusinessObjects tools. The system interprets this action as an attempt to duplicate an object in the same repository, which is not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Move Instead of Copy: If your intention is to relocate the object, use the "Move" function instead of "Copy." This will transfer the object to the desired location without duplicating it.
  
  
  Copy to a Different Repository: If you need to create a duplicate of the object, you