How To Fix MG234 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_4


MG234 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_4

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  • What causes this issue?

    This field has not been maintained until now, which is why you cannot
    enter a value when changing the record.

    System Response

    The value in the 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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG234 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_4 ?
    The SAP error message MG234 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 document processing, where certain fields are required to be filled based on the field selection criteria defined in the system.
    
    Cause: The error message "MG234 Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_4" suggests that: Field Selection Group: The field in question is part of a field selection group that has been configured to restrict the copying of certain fields during document processing. Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are using may have restrictions on which fields can be copied based on the configuration in the system. Configuration Settings: The field selection settings for the relevant transaction or document type may not allow the field to be copied, possibly due to business rules or data integrity requirements.
    Solution: To

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