How To Fix GP638 - No data was copied from the reference version &

GP638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 638

• Message text: No data was copied from the reference version &

What causes this issue?

You want to copy planning data from the delta version &V2&.

System Response

The system copies only those planning records that are physically saved
in the version &V2&. Data from the reference version &V1& are not
taken into consideration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP638 - No data was copied from the reference version & ?

  The SAP error message GP638 ("No data was copied from the reference version") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules, particularly when dealing with version management in the context of employee data or organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GP638 indicates that the system attempted to copy data from a reference version (such as a previous version of an employee's data or an organizational structure) but found that there was no data available to copy. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Data in Reference Version: The reference version you are trying to copy from may not contain any data.
  Incorrect Version Selection: The version you selected may not be the correct one or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the reference version.
  Data Locking: The data in the reference version may be locked or in a state that prevents copying.
  
  Configuration Issues: