How To Fix E0638 - & could not be copied

E0638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 638

• Message text: & could not be copied

What causes this issue?

&v1& could not be copied to &v2& because &v1& could not be read or
because &v1& has a different type than &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a name which already exists or is the same type as that which is
to be created.
Basic IDoc types can only be created using basic IDoc types, in the
same way extension types can only be created using extension types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0638 - & could not be copied ?

  The SAP error message E0638 typically indicates that there is an issue with copying data or objects within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to copy a configuration, a transport request, or other objects. The specific cause and solution can vary depending on the context in which the error occurs. Here are some common causes and solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to copy may be locked by another user or process.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the copy operation from completing successfully.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport operation, it may be due to issues with the transport directory or transport request.
  Missing Dependencies: The object you are trying to copy may have dependencies that are not met.
  
  Solutions:
  
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