How To Fix FSH_MAIN088 - Cannnot copy distr. curve ID; types do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Cannnot copy distr. curve ID; types do not match

What causes this issue?

You want to copy distribution curve ratios from one curve to another.
However, the types of these distribution curves do not match. For
example, if the source distribution curve is of type characteristic
profile, then the destination distribution curve has to be of type
characteristic profile. The distribution curve ratios will not be copied
if the source and destination distribution curve types do not match.

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?

Ensure that the source and destination distribution curve types are the
same.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN088 - Cannnot copy distr. curve ID; types do not match ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN088 indicates that there is an issue with copying a distribution curve ID because the types of the source and target do not match. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where distribution curves are used for managing product allocations, sales, or inventory distribution.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The source distribution curve and the target distribution curve have different data types or structures. For example, if the source curve is defined for a specific product category and the target is for a different category, the system will not allow the copy operation.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings or configurations for the distribution curves may not be compatible. This can include differences in the underlying characteristics or attributes that define the curves.
  Missing Required Fields: If the target distribution curve is missing required fields or