How To Fix /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL021 - No source business object key supplied; cannot determine selected nodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No source business object key supplied; cannot determine selected nodes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL021 - No source business object key supplied; cannot determine selected nodes ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL021 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the transport management system (TMS) in SAP. Specifically, the error states that "No source business object key supplied; cannot determine selected nodes." This typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the source business object for a transport request or operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source Business Object Key: The error suggests that the system is expecting a source business object key (like a transport request or a specific object) but it is not provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transport management system or the related business processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are preventing the system from identifying the necessary objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required business objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the TMS to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the transport routes and the business object settings.
  Provide Source Business Object Key: If you are executing a transaction that requires a source business object key, ensure that you are providing it correctly. This may involve checking the input fields or parameters in the transaction.
  Review Transport Requests: Check if the transport requests are correctly created and that they contain the necessary objects. You may need to recreate or adjust the transport requests.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the required business objects.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the process is failing to retrieve the source business object key.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System) and SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer) to manage transport requests.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCMTMS/COPY_CONTROL021.