How To Fix MG233 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_3

MG233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_3

What causes this issue?

The field belongs to a maintenance status that is not relevant for this
transaction, which is why you cannot enter a value.

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.

MG233 - Details

• The SAP error message MG233 indicates that a specific field is not being copied due to field selection settings in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing, where certain fields are expected to be populated but are restricted by the field selection configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "MG233 Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_3" usually arises from the following reasons:
  
  Field Selection Group: The field in question is part of a field selection group that has been configured to restrict input or copying of certain fields based on the transaction or document type.
  Configuration Settings: The field selection settings for the relevant transaction (e.g., goods movement, inventory posting) may not allow the field to be copied or populated under certain conditions.
  Document Type: The document type being used may have specific field selection criteria that prevent the field from being copied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the