How To Fix KT285 - The model to be copied is incomplete (&/& -> &/&)

KT285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The model to be copied is incomplete (&/& -> &/&)

What causes this issue?

You want to copy cost elements from chart of accounts &V1&/controlling
area &V2& to chart of accounts &V3&/controlling area &V3&. Cost
elements consist of the following sub-objects:
Chart of accounts dependent data (CSKA)
Related texts (CSKU)
Controlling area dependent data (CSKB)
At least one sub-object is unavailable in reference chart of accounts
&V1& or reference controlling area &V2&. No complete copy can be
generated. The copying transaction is terminated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Complete the missing sub-objects in the chart of accounts and/or the
controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT285 - The model to be copied is incomplete (&/& -> &/&) ?

  The SAP error message KT285 indicates that the model you are trying to copy is incomplete. This typically occurs in the context of copying cost center planning models or other planning models in SAP Controlling (CO). The error message format (&/& -> &/& ) usually specifies the source model and the target model.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Model Definition: The source model you are trying to copy may not be fully defined. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Data: The model may lack necessary data elements, such as planning levels, versions, or other configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access all components of the model.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the SAP system that prevent the model from being copied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT285 error, you can take the following