How To Fix SMT067 - Error on copying of &1 to &2: Target already filled with &4, source = &3

SMT067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Error on copying of &1 to &2: Target already filled with &4, source = &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT067 - Error on copying of &1 to &2: Target already filled with &4, source = &3 ?

  The SAP error message SMT067 indicates that there is an issue when trying to copy data from one object (source) to another (target) in the system. The message typically reads: "Error on copying of &1 to &2: Target already filled with &4, source = &3." This means that the target object is already populated with data, and the system is preventing the copy operation to avoid overwriting existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The target object already contains data, which is indicated by &4 in the error message. The system is designed to prevent overwriting this data unless explicitly allowed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that important information is not lost or corrupted during operations like copying or transferring data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Object: Review the target object to understand what data is currently present. If the existing data is not needed, you may consider clearing it before attempting the copy operation.
  Overwrite