How To Fix CPWB262 - Entering a sequence number is not allowed during multi-level copying

CPWB262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Entering a sequence number is not allowed during multi-level copying

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CPWB262 - Details

• The SAP error message CPWB262 ("Entering a sequence number is not allowed during multi-level copying") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when working with the configuration of production orders or when copying routing or bill of materials (BOM) data.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to enter a sequence number while performing a multi-level copy operation. In SAP, multi-level copying is used to copy data from one object to another, and it is designed to handle hierarchical data structures. During this process, the system does not allow the manual entry of sequence numbers because it automatically generates them based on the hierarchy and relationships of the copied objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Avoid Manual Entry of Sequence Numbers: When performing a multi-level copy, do not attempt to enter or modify the sequence numbers. Let the system handle the sequence numbers automatically.
  
  
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