How To Fix M2332 - Copying is only possible within an application

M2332 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Copying is only possible within an application

What causes this issue?

You want to copy the update rules between two different info structures
that belong to different appplications. Copying is not possible in this
instance.

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?

Copy rules between info structures that belong to the same application
only.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2332 - Copying is only possible within an application ?

  The SAP error message M2332, "Copying is only possible within an application," typically occurs when you attempt to copy data or perform an operation that is not allowed across different applications or contexts within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with material master data, purchasing documents, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Cross-Application Copying: You may be trying to copy data from one application to another (e.g., from a purchase order to a material master) where the system does not allow such operations.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are using may not support the copying of data from the source to the target.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent copying data across applications.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent copying data that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
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