How To Fix V1709 - According to copy requirements, item &1 cannot be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 709

• Message text: According to copy requirements, item &1 cannot be copied

What causes this issue?

You have tried to copy item &V1& to another document, but this is not
permitted for the item, according to the copy requirements.

System Response

The system deselects the item.

How to fix this error?

Choose another item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1709 - According to copy requirements, item &1 cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message V1709, which states "According to copy requirements, item &1 cannot be copied," typically occurs during the creation or processing of sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) when the system encounters a situation where certain items cannot be copied from the source document to the target document due to specific copy control settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Copy Control Settings: The copy control settings between the source and target document types may not allow the copying of certain items. This can be due to specific conditions defined in the copy control configuration.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category of the item being copied may not be allowed for copying based on the defined rules in the copy control settings.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The item may have missing or incomplete data that prevents it from being copied.
  
  
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic implemented in user exits or enhancements that restrict the copying of certain items based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VTAA (for sales order to sales order) or VTLA (for quotation to sales order) depending on the document types involved.
  Review the copy control settings for the relevant document types and item categories. Ensure that the item category you are trying to copy is allowed for copying.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category of the item in the source document. Ensure that it is configured correctly and is allowed to be copied to the target document.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the item in the target document are filled out correctly. Missing mandatory fields can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect the copy process, review the logic to ensure it is not inadvertently preventing the copying of the item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the copying process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VTAA - Copy Control for Sales Document
  VTLA - Copy Control for Quotation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits: If custom logic is involved, you may need to check user exits related to sales document processing (e.g., USEREXIT_COPY_DOCUMENT).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.