How To Fix FCO_COPA260 - Type of entered request &1 is incorrect. Type is &2 instead of &3.

FCO_COPA260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Type of entered request &1 is incorrect. Type is &2 instead of &3.

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FCO_COPA260 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_COPA260 indicates that there is a mismatch in the type of request being processed in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically related to the Profitability Analysis (COPA) functionality. The error message typically states that the type of the entered request is incorrect, showing the expected type and the type that was actually entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Request Type: The request type entered does not match the expected type for the operation being performed. For example, if a request is expected to be a certain type (like a planning request) but a different type (like a realignment request) is provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which request types are valid for certain operations, and these may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter the wrong request type due to misunderstanding or miscommunication about the