How To Fix GC271 - Target version & cannot copy posting records.

GC271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Target version & cannot copy posting records.

What causes this issue?

The indicator 'Copying permitted (posting records)' is inactive in the
target version.

How to fix this error?

To check the settings in the target version, choose step 'Maintain
Versions' in chapter Versions in the Implementation Guide.

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GC271 - Details

• The SAP error message GC271 ("Target version & cannot copy posting records") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with copying or transferring data between different versions of a financial document or posting records. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a transaction that involves version management, like budget planning or financial reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Version Configuration: The target version may not be configured to allow copying of posting records. This can happen if the target version is set to a status that does not permit data transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation for the specified target version.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the source version that prevent it from being copied to the target version.
  Version Locking: The target version might be locked for editing or