How To Fix KH513 - Element & was copied

KH513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Element & was copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH513 - Element & was copied ?

  The SAP error message KH513 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the copying of a characteristic or an element in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The message usually states that a specific element (characteristic) was copied, but there may be a problem with the data or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The element being copied may have inconsistencies or may not exist in the target context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling area or the characteristics setup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Missing Dependencies: The element being copied may depend on other elements or configurations that are not present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify that the element you are trying to copy exists and is correctly configured in the source and target contexts.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings in the SAP