How To Fix VL797 - No copy routine for header data in copying control for deliveries

VL797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 797

• Message text: No copy routine for header data in copying control for deliveries

What causes this issue?

In copying control for deliveries, there is no <DS:DE.GRUAK>copy
routine for the transfer of header data</> for target delivery type &V1&
, and source document type &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot create any deliveries.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for Logistics Execution, in the <LS>Specify Copy Control
for Deliveries</> activity, enter a suitable copy routine for header
data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL797 - Details

• The SAP error message VL797, "No copy routine for header data in copying control for deliveries," typically occurs when there is an issue with the copying control settings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined copy routine for transferring header data from one document to another, such as from a sales order to a delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Copy Control Settings: The copying control settings between the source document (e.g., sales order) and the target document (e.g., delivery) may not be properly configured.
  Incorrect Copying Procedure: The copying procedure may not have been defined for the specific document types involved in the transaction.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom routines or enhancements, they may not be implemented correctly or may be missing.
  Document Type Mismatch: The document types used in the copying process may not match the expected types defined in the copying control.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
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