How To Fix V2013 - Item &1 is an alternative to item &2 and will not be copied

V2013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Item &1 is an alternative to item &2 and will not be copied

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the copy function to transfer alternative items from a
reference document into the target document.

System Response

The system simply copies the original item into the target document
when the message is confirmed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy the alternative item rather than the original item
into the target document, use the selection list rather than the copy
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V2013 - Details

• The SAP error message V2013 indicates that there is an issue with item copying in a sales document, specifically that the item you are trying to copy is an alternative item to another item. This means that the system recognizes that the item you are attempting to copy (item &1) is an alternative to another item (item &2), and as a result, it will not allow the copying process to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Items Configuration: In SAP, items can be configured as alternatives to each other. This is often used in scenarios where multiple products can serve the same purpose or fulfill the same requirement.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type you are working with may have specific rules regarding the copying of items, especially when it comes to alternative items.
  Item Category: The item category settings may restrict the copying of alternative items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Item Configuration: Check the configuration of the items involved.