How To Fix F5A018 - Copying a text is not possible

F5A018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Copying a text is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have entered the masking indicator '+' for the item long text. You
cannot however copy a previously entered text here.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

Texts can only be copied if item texts have already been entered in
other document line items. Your entry is however in the first line item
of the document to be entered.

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 F5A018 - Copying a text is not possible ?

  The SAP error message F5A018, which states "Copying a text is not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with copying text from one document or object to another within the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of documents, where text elements are involved.
  Causes:
  
  Text Object Not Defined: The text object you are trying to copy from or to may not be defined in the system.
  Text Type Issues: The text type you are trying to copy may not be compatible with the target document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to copy texts.
  Missing Text Elements: The source text may not exist or may be incomplete.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the text management settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Object and Type: Ensure that the text object and text type you are trying to copy