How To Fix SIW426 - You cannot change the service creation type during a project copy

SIW426 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 426

• Message text: You cannot change the service creation type during a project copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW426 - You cannot change the service creation type during a project copy ?

  The SAP error message SIW426 indicates that there is an issue with changing the service creation type during a project copy operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Solution Manager or similar project management tools within the SAP ecosystem.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to copy a project and change the service creation type (e.g., from "manual" to "automatic" or vice versa) during the copy process. The system does not allow this change because the service creation type is a fundamental attribute of the project that should remain consistent during the copying process to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Creation Type: Before initiating the project copy, ensure that the service creation type is set correctly in the source project. If you need to change it, do so in the original project before copying.
  
  
  Copy Without Changing the Type: When