How To Fix /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL015 - Configuration of source business object &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Configuration of source business object &1 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL015 - Configuration of source business object &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL015 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the source business object in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified business object, which can prevent the successful execution of certain processes, such as copying or transferring data between objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the configuration for the specified source business object (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be incorrect or incomplete customization settings in the TMS configuration.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, there may be issues with the transport of configuration settings.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the TMS components or between the TMS and other SAP modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings and verify that the source business object is properly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under the Transportation Management section.
  Ensure that all necessary entries for the source business object are present.
  
  
  
  Maintain Copy Control Settings:
  
  If applicable, maintain the copy control settings for the relevant business object. This can usually be done in the TMS customizing settings.
  Ensure that the source and target business objects are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object and the TMS configuration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes or enhancements related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the configuration settings.
  Business Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific business objects involved in your TMS processes, as this will help in identifying the correct configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the configuration issue causing the /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL015 error in your SAP system.