How To Fix /PF1/MSG_ITEM_DEL016 - Error: number of selected items &1 <> number of copied items &2

/PF1/MSG_ITEM_DEL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_ITEM_DEL -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error: number of selected items &1 <> number of copied items &2

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/PF1/MSG_ITEM_DEL016 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_ITEM_DEL016 indicates a discrepancy between the number of selected items and the number of items that were successfully copied. Specifically, the error message states that the number of selected items (&1) does not match the number of copied items (&2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data transfer, item selection in a transaction, or when performing batch operations.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being copied, such as missing or invalid entries that prevent some items from being copied.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to choose items may not align with the items available for copying, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to copy certain items, resulting in fewer items being copied than selected.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or bugs in the SAP application can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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