How To Fix CRM_COPY036 - Copying within a document only to a subitem for the source

CRM_COPY036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_COPY - Error messages for copying control

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Copying within a document only to a subitem for the source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_COPY036 - Copying within a document only to a subitem for the source ?

  The SAP error message CRM_COPY036 typically occurs in the context of copying data within a document in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management). This error indicates that the system is trying to copy data from a source document to a subitem, but the operation is not allowed or is not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Structure: The source document may not have the appropriate structure or hierarchy that allows for copying to a subitem.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that restrict copying to subitems.
  Missing Data: The source document might be missing required data that is necessary for the copying process to succeed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the copy operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_COPY036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Structure: Ensure that the source document has the correct structure and that it