How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES132 - Copying is not possible. The copy template must be in final status

LAW2_MESSAGES132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Copying is not possible. The copy template must be in final status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES132 - Copying is not possible. The copy template must be in final status ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES132, which states "Copying is not possible. The copy template must be in final status," typically occurs in the context of SAP's License Administration Workbench (LAW) or when dealing with license management and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to copy a template that is not in the required "final" status. In SAP, templates or documents often go through various statuses (e.g., draft, in progress, final). Only those that are marked as "final" can be used for copying or further processing. If the template is still in a draft or intermediate state, the system will prevent copying to ensure data integrity and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Template Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant area in SAP where the template is managed (e.g., License Administration Workbench).
  Verify the status of the template you are trying to copy. It should be marked as