How To Fix SD214 - Document cannot be copied onto itself

SD214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Document cannot be copied onto itself

What causes this issue?

You have entered the same name for both source and target.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD214 - Document cannot be copied onto itself ?

  The SAP error message SD214 ("Document cannot be copied onto itself") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when you attempt to copy a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) into itself. This is not allowed because it would create a circular reference, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create a new document (like a sales order) based on an existing document, but the system identifies that the source and target documents are the same.
  This can happen if you mistakenly select the same document for copying or if there is a configuration issue in the copying control settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Selection: Ensure that you are not selecting the same document for copying. Verify the document number and ensure you are copying from a different document.
  
  
  Review Copying Control Settings: If you are