How To Fix MG235 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_5


MG235 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

  • Message number: 235

  • Message text: Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_5

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  • What causes this issue?

    This field is assigned to a view that has already been maintained,
    which is why you cannot enter a value when the view is extended.
    Example:
    You cannot enter a base unit of measure, since this was maintained when
    the view was first created.
    You cannot enter weight and volume data when you create the storage
    view, if the engineering/design view has already been created
    separately. This also applies if no values were entered in the
    engineering/design view.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG235 - Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_5 ?
    The SAP error message MG235 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.
    
    Cause: The error message "MG235 Trans. &: field & not copied because field selection_5" suggests that the field in question is not being copied because of the field selection criteria defined in the system. Field selection controls which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed during data entry or processing. The specific field selection group (in this case, "field selection_5") is likely configured to prevent the copying of certain fields under specific conditions.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Field Selection Settings: Go to the transaction code OMJJ (for Inventory Management) or SPRO (to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide). Navigate to the relevant configuration for field selection for the document type you are

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