How To Fix IFME_SERVICE003 - Only released version of format mapping can be copied.

IFME_SERVICE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_SERVICE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Only released version of format mapping can be copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_SERVICE003 - Only released version of format mapping can be copied. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_SERVICE003 indicates that you are trying to copy a format mapping that is not in a released status. In SAP, format mappings are used in various contexts, such as data transfer, integration, or data transformation processes, and they must be released before they can be used or copied.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The format mapping you are trying to copy is still in a draft or unreleased state.
  Only format mappings that have been released can be copied or used in other processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the format mapping you are trying to copy is released. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Format Mapping:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the format mapping is defined.
  Look for the format mapping in question and check its status.
  
  
  
  Release the Format Mapping:
  
  If the format mapping is not released, you will need to