How To Fix SAPLWOSK250 - You cannot determine a new sales document type during copying.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSK - Ret. Store Consumer Order: Messages for func. group SAPLWOSK

• Message number: 250

• Message text: You cannot determine a new sales document type during copying.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK250 - You cannot determine a new sales document type during copying. ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSK250 indicates that the system is unable to determine a new sales document type during the copying process. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new sales document (like a sales order) by copying from an existing document, but the system cannot find a valid mapping for the sales document type.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales document type you are trying to copy from may not have a corresponding target document type defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Copying Procedure: The copying procedure may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the inability to determine the new document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or copy the specific sales document type.
  Document Type Not Active: The target sales document type may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the copying logic, they may not be functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for sales document types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the source and target document types are correctly defined and that the copying control is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Copying Control:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the copying control settings between the source and target document types.
  Ensure that the copying rules are correctly defined and that the necessary fields are mapped.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and copy the sales document types involved.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for any authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the target sales document type is active. You can check this in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the copying process to identify where the logic fails. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific sales document types you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  VA01 for creating sales orders.
  VA02 for changing sales orders.
  VA03 for displaying sales orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the sales document types you are using.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking 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 and resolve the issue causing the error message SAPLWOSK250.