How To Fix KQ509 - Copying an entry only possible from list screen

KQ509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Copying an entry only possible from list screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ509 - Copying an entry only possible from list screen ?

  The SAP error message KQ509, which states "Copying an entry only possible from list screen," typically occurs when a user attempts to copy a record or entry from a detail screen rather than from a list screen in the SAP system. This is a common restriction in SAP to ensure that the copying process is performed in a controlled manner.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the SAP system is designed to allow copying of entries only from a list view where multiple entries can be displayed. When you are on a detail screen (where only one entry is displayed), the system does not allow copying because it cannot determine which entry you intend to copy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the List Screen: Go back to the list screen where the entries are displayed. This could be a transaction code that shows a list of relevant entries (e.g., transaction codes