How To Fix CRM_COPY016 - Unallowed differences in header data between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_COPY - Error messages for copying control

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unallowed differences in header data between &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_COPY016 - Unallowed differences in header data between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_COPY016 indicates that there are unallowed differences in the header data between two documents, typically when trying to copy or transfer data from one document to another in the SAP CRM system. This error often arises in scenarios where the system expects certain header fields to match between the source and target documents, but they do not.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Header Data: The header data of the source document (e.g., a sales order, service request, etc.) and the target document do not match in certain fields that are expected to be identical. This could include fields like status, dates, or organizational data.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may enforce strict rules regarding which header fields must match when copying or creating documents.
  
  
  User Input Errors: Manual entries or modifications to the header data that do not align with the expected values can trigger