How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01405 - Reference to product &2 was not copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Reference to product &2 was not copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01405 - Reference to product &2 was not copied ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01405 Reference to product &2 was not copied typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with copying or referencing a product in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when creating or modifying planning objects, or during data transfer between systems.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a problem with the reference to a product in the system. Common causes include:
  
  Product Not Found: The product referenced by the ID &2 does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data related to the product.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the product.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the copying of the product reference.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Existence: Verify that the product ID referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master).
  
  
  Check Product Status: Ensure that the product is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate the product data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/MC22 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that there are no restrictions on copying product references.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master), /SAPAPO/MC22 (Consistency Check), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.