How To Fix SHMA066 - The preassignment was copied.

SHMA066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The preassignment was copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA066 - The preassignment was copied. ?

  The SAP error message SHMA066 ("The preassignment was copied.") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with master data or transaction data that involves preassignments, such as in the case of material master records or sales documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SHMA066 indicates that there is an issue with the copying of preassignment data. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being copied, such as missing or incorrect entries in the source or target records.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the copying of certain preassignment data due to settings in the customizing or master data configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may prevent the copying of certain preassignment data under specific