How To Fix KM016 - Select the line(s) to be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select the line(s) to be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM016 - Select the line(s) to be copied ?

  The SAP error message KM016 ("Select the line(s) to be copied") typically occurs in the context of copying or transferring data within SAP, particularly in modules related to controlling (CO) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that the system expects you to select one or more lines of data to copy, but none have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any line items in the list or table that they are trying to copy.
  Incorrect Mode: The user might be in a mode that does not allow copying or the interface may not be displaying the data correctly.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available to select, or the data may not meet the criteria for copying.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Required Lines: Ensure that you select the appropriate line(s) in the list or table that you wish to copy. You can usually do