How To Fix K0205 - Source client (&) is the same as the current client

K0205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Source client (&) is the same as the current client

What causes this issue?

You want to copy a group from one client to the current client. You
have entered the current client as the source client.

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?

Enter a client different than &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0205 - Source client (&) is the same as the current client ?

  The SAP error message K0205, which states "Source client (&) is the same as the current client," typically occurs during processes that involve client-specific data, such as when trying to copy or transport data between clients in the SAP system. This error indicates that the source client you are trying to use for the operation is the same as the client you are currently logged into, which is not allowed for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are attempting to perform (like a client copy, data transport, or similar) requires a different source client than the one you are currently using. The system does not allow operations that would involve copying or moving data from a client to itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change the Source Client: Ensure that you are selecting a different source client for the operation. You