How To Fix /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL013 - Cannot load source business object &1 data; no instance keys supplied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot load source business object &1 data; no instance keys supplied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL013 - Cannot load source business object &1 data; no instance keys supplied ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL013 indicates that there is an issue with loading data for a source business object because no instance keys have been supplied. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to copy or transfer data between business objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Instance Keys: The primary cause of this error is that the system is expecting instance keys (unique identifiers for the business objects) to be provided, but they are either missing or not correctly specified in the request.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the copy control settings or in the way the data transfer is set up.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the source business object does not exist or has been deleted, the system will not be able to find the instance keys.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data, leading to the inability