How To Fix KE0C119 - Enter a source client that differs from the target client

KE0C119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Enter a source client that differs from the target client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C119 - Enter a source client that differs from the target client ?

  The SAP error message KE0C119, which states "Enter a source client that differs from the target client," typically occurs in the context of transferring or copying data between different clients in the SAP system, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the source client you are trying to use is the same as the target client, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Same Source and Target Client: The most common cause of this error is that the source client (from which you are trying to copy or transfer data) is the same as the target client (to which you are trying to copy or transfer data).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are incorrectly set, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the same client number for both source and target.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Client Numbers: Ensure that you are entering different client numbers for the source