How To Fix EC173 - Unable to except top entry from copy

EC173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Unable to except top entry from copy

What causes this issue?

You selected <LS>Copy -> Sub-object</>. The top entry is the selected
sub-object.

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?

If you do not want to copy this sub-object, cancel the action.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC173 - Unable to except top entry from copy ?

  The SAP error message EC173 "Unable to accept top entry from copy" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with copying data, particularly in the context of customizing or configuration settings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to copy configuration settings from one client to another or when working with transport requests.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being copied may have integrity issues, such as missing dependencies or invalid entries.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings that prevent the copy from being completed.
  Transport Request Issues: If the operation involves a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as it being locked or not properly released.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Ensure that the data you are trying to copy is complete