How To Fix CRM_COPY037 - You must not update a document flow while copying within a document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_COPY - Error messages for copying control

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You must not update a document flow while copying within a document

What causes this issue?

You must not update a document flow while copying within a document.

System Response

The item is not copied.

How to fix this error?

Select a characteristic value for the
predecessor-successor-relationship type for which no document flow is
updated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_COPY037 - You must not update a document flow while copying within a document ?

  The SAP error message CRM_COPY037, which states "You must not update a document flow while copying within a document," typically occurs in the context of copying documents in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to update the document flow of a CRM document while it is being copied, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Document Flow Update Attempt: The system is trying to update the document flow of a source document while a copy operation is in progress. This is not permitted as it can lead to inconsistencies in the document flow.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that attempt to modify the document flow during the copy process, this can trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that are not aligned with