How To Fix /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL012 - Invalid settings for field selection for copy profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid settings for field selection for copy profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL012 - Invalid settings for field selection for copy profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL012 Invalid settings for field selection for copy profile &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are issues with the configuration of copy profiles used for copying data between different objects (like transportation requests, shipments, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Configuration: The copy profile specified in the error message has invalid settings for field selection. This could mean that certain fields required for the copy operation are either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Inconsistent Field Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source and target objects may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Missing Customization: If the copy profile is customized, it may not have been set up correctly, or required fields may not have been included in the profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Copy Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the copy profile in SAP TM.
  Verify that all required fields are included in the field selection for the copy profile.
  Ensure that the mapping between source and target fields is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Field Selection Settings:
  
  Navigate to the field selection settings for the copy profile and ensure that the fields are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the fields you are trying to copy are allowed in the copy profile.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Profiles:
  
  If you are using a custom copy profile, try using a standard copy profile to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with the custom profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring copy profiles and field selection.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues with copy profiles in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for Transportation Management.
  Field Selection: Understanding how field selection works in SAP TM is crucial. You can find more information in the SAP Help Portal or through training materials.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL012.