How To Fix FH139 - Contents of field & will not be copied.

FH139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Contents of field & will not be copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH139 - Contents of field & will not be copied. ?

  The SAP error message FH139, which states "Contents of field & will not be copied," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings or data transfers in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to copy the contents of a specific field due to certain conditions or restrictions.
  Causes:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may not be configured to allow copying of its contents. This can happen if the field is set as "display only" or if it has specific validation rules that prevent copying.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the source document that prevent the field from being copied.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which fields can be copied from one document to another.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to copy data from the specified field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the