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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2013 - Item &1 is an alternative to item &2 and will not be copied ?

  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. Ensure that the alternative item settings are correctly defined in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  Change the Item: If you need to copy the item, consider using the original item (item &2) instead of the alternative item (item &1).
  Adjust Sales Document: If the sales document type allows it, you may need to adjust the document or the item categories to permit the copying of alternative items.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific rules and configurations that apply to your scenario.
  Custom Development: If the business process requires copying alternative items, consider discussing with your SAP development team to see if a custom solution can be implemented.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to see how the items are being handled in the sales documents.
  Material Master: Review the material master records for both items to understand their configurations and relationships.
  Alternative Item Configuration: Look into the configuration settings for alternative items in the SAP system, which can usually be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Sales and Distribution settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the problem.