How To Fix SCBO_MODEL052 - Only published business objects can be copied.

SCBO_MODEL052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_MODEL - Custom Business Objects: Model Errors

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Only published business objects can be copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_MODEL052 - Only published business objects can be copied. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_MODEL052, which states "Only published business objects can be copied," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects (BO) when you attempt to copy a business object that has not been published or is in a state that does not allow it to be copied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unpublished Business Object: The business object you are trying to copy has not been published to the repository. Only objects that are published can be copied.
  Draft State: The object may be in a draft state or not fully developed, which prevents it from being copied.
  Permissions: You may not have the necessary permissions to copy the object, especially if it is in a restricted state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Publish the Business Object: Ensure that the business object you want to copy is published. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the object in the BusinessObjects environment.
  Selecting the option to publish or save it to the repository.
  
  
  
  Check Object State: Verify