How To Fix IM884 - Header information defined externally is not supported with Copy function

IM884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Header information defined externally is not supported with Copy function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM884 - Header information defined externally is not supported with Copy function ?

  The SAP error message IM884 ("Header information defined externally is not supported with Copy function") typically occurs when you are trying to use the Copy function in a transaction or process that involves external header information, which is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the header information for the document or transaction you are trying to copy is defined externally (for example, through an external system or interface) and the Copy function does not support this type of header information. This can happen in various contexts, such as when copying a maintenance order, production order, or other documents that have a header and item structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Header Information: Review the header information of the document you are trying to copy. Ensure that it is not defined externally. If it is, you may need to create a new document