How To Fix MG232 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_2

MG232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_2

What causes this issue?

The field belongs to an organizational level that is not relevant for
this transaction, which is why you cannot enter a value.
For example, you cannot enter a purchasing group on the purchasing
screen if no plant has been defined.

System Response

The value in this field will be reset when you press Enter.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG232 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_2 ?

  The SAP error message MG232 typically indicates that a certain field in a transaction is not being copied due to field selection settings. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management or material management processes, particularly when trying to create or change material documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "MG232 Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_2" suggests that the field in question is not being copied because of the field selection criteria defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Field Selection Group Settings: The field selection for the transaction is defined in the configuration settings, and the specific field is marked as "not required" or "not allowed" for the transaction type you are using.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not allow certain fields to be copied based on the configuration.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify