How To Fix K7163 - Form type was copied with form &

K7163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Form type was copied with form &

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When you copied the form, the system also copied the type of form.
This type overrides the setting you made on the initial screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7163 - Form type was copied with form & ?

  The SAP error message K7163 indicates that there is an issue related to the copying of a form type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with forms for cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "K7163 Form type was copied with form &" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Form Type Conflict: The form type you are trying to use has been copied from another form type, and there may be inconsistencies or conflicts in the configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The copied form type may not have all the necessary configurations or settings that are required for it to function properly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the proper use of the copied form type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the form type, such as missing entries in the