How To Fix COWIPB236 - WIP batch &1 already copied; split not possible

COWIPB236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 236

• Message text: WIP batch &1 already copied; split not possible

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COWIPB236 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB236 indicates that a Work in Progress (WIP) batch has already been copied, and therefore, a split operation is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders or WIP management when trying to split a batch that has already been processed or copied in some way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Already Copied: The primary reason for this error is that the WIP batch you are trying to split has already been copied to another location or has been processed in a way that prevents further modifications.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict the splitting of batches once they have been copied.
  Status of the Batch: The status of the WIP batch may not allow for splitting, especially if it is in a completed or closed state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the WIP batch. If it is in