How To Fix SO072 - Target folder cannot be the same as the source folder

SO072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Target folder cannot be the same as the source folder

What causes this issue?

The target folder is directly above the folder which is to be moved.
Therefore, the folder cannot be moved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Move the folder into a different folder.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO072 - Target folder cannot be the same as the source folder ?

  The SAP error message SO072, which states "Target folder cannot be the same as the source folder," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves moving or copying documents or files within the SAP system, and the source and target folders are incorrectly specified as the same location.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to copy or move documents from one folder to another, but both the source and target folders are set to the same folder.
  This can happen due to user error, such as selecting the same folder for both the source and target in the dialog box.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO072 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Folder Selection: Ensure that you have selected different folders for the source and target. Double-check the folder paths to confirm they are not identical.
  
  
  Change Target Folder: If you are using a transaction or program that allows you to specify folders, change the