How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RCP012 - Error during copying descriptions; copy to identifier &1 is wrong

/PLMI/BO_RCP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RCP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error during copying descriptions; copy to identifier &1 is wrong

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCP012 - Error during copying descriptions; copy to identifier &1 is wrong ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCP012 indicates that there was an issue during the copying of descriptions, specifically that the "copy to identifier" is incorrect. This error typically arises in the context of using the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when dealing with object descriptions or attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Identifier: The identifier you are trying to copy to may not exist or may not be valid in the context of the operation you are performing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the configuration that prevent the copying process from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the copy operation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the PLM system or the specific object types involved in the copy operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Identifier: Verify that the identifier you are trying to copy to is correct and exists in the system. You can