How To Fix MI502 - Entries copied

MI502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI - Customizing for the Material Master

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Entries copied

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MI502 - Details

• The SAP error message MI502 ("Entries copied") typically occurs during the process of inventory management, particularly when dealing with physical inventory documents or when performing inventory counts. This message indicates that the system has successfully copied entries from one document to another, but it may also imply that there are issues related to the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication: The error may arise if there are attempts to copy entries that already exist in the target document or if there are inconsistencies in the data being copied.
  Document Status: The status of the source or target document may not allow for the copying of entries. For example, if the document is locked or in a status that does not permit changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the inventory management module that are not aligned with the copying process.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the