How To Fix KQ281 - Cannot copy - entry not yet saved

KQ281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Cannot copy - entry not yet saved

What causes this issue?

The entry you selected for copying has not been saved. Copying is
therefore not possible.

System Response

The selected function is ignored.

How to fix this error?

First save and then copy the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ281 - Cannot copy - entry not yet saved ?

  The SAP error message KQ281 ("Cannot copy - entry not yet saved") typically occurs when you attempt to copy or replicate a record in SAP before it has been saved. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI), where you are trying to copy a document or a record that has not yet been committed to the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the entry you are trying to copy has not been saved yet. In SAP, certain operations can only be performed on saved entries.
  Session Management: If you are working in multiple sessions, you might have created an entry in one session but are trying to copy it in another session without saving it first.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not reflect the latest changes, leading to confusion about whether an entry has been saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save