How To Fix M8068 - Item already selected (will not be copied)

M8068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Item already selected (will not be copied)

What causes this issue?

You have already generated a posting line for the selected sub-item in
this document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8068 - Item already selected (will not be copied) ?

  The SAP error message M8068 "Item already selected (will not be copied)" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, sales orders, or other documents where items are being copied or transferred between documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the item you are trying to copy or select has already been marked for selection in the current operation. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Duplicate Selection: The item has already been selected in the current transaction, and the system prevents it from being selected again to avoid duplication.
  Document Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow it to be copied or selected again.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the copying of certain items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8068 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Selection: Review the items you are trying to