How To Fix PPEFLO128 - &1 &2 cannot be created by copying an object of type &3

PPEFLO128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFLO - Messages for iPPE Application Object FLO

• Message number: 128

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be created by copying an object of type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO128 - &1 &2 cannot be created by copying an object of type &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO128 typically indicates that there is an issue with creating a new object by copying an existing one, specifically in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP) module. The message format usually looks like this:
  PPEFLO128 &1 &2 cannot be created by copying an object of type &3
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Object Type Restrictions: The object you are trying to copy may not be allowed to be copied due to system restrictions or configuration settings. Certain object types may have specific rules regarding their creation and copying.
  
  
  Missing Data: The source object (the one you are trying to copy) may be missing required data or may not be in a valid state for copying.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or copy the specified object type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent