How To Fix VC231 - Copying control module & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Copying control module & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC231 - Copying control module & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VC231, which states "Copying control module & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when the system is unable to find the specified copying control module. This can happen during the creation or processing of configurable materials or when trying to create sales orders or production orders for configurable products.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Copying Control Module: The specified copying control module does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a missing entry in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the sales document type may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the copying control module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the copying control module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Copying Control Module:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVL2 (for sales documents) or OVL6 (for delivery documents) to check if the copying control module exists.
  Ensure that the copying control module is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Copying Control:
  
  If the copying control module does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same transaction codes mentioned above.
  Ensure that the source and target document types are correctly defined in the copying control settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material in transaction CU50 (for configurable materials) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify that the sales document type or production order type is correctly linked to the copying control module.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the copying control module was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the copying control module. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVL2: Maintain Copying Control for Sales Documents
  OVL6: Maintain Copying Control for Deliveries
  CU50: Configuration of Configurable Materials
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to copying control modules or variant configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and copying control to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.