How To Fix VW788 - Copying of special processing from delivery terminated by the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Copying of special processing from delivery terminated by the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW788 - Copying of special processing from delivery terminated by the user ?

  The SAP error message VW788, which states "Copying of special processing from delivery terminated by the user," typically occurs during the process of copying data from a delivery document to another document, such as a billing document or an invoice. This error indicates that the copying process was interrupted or canceled by the user.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user manually terminated the copying process, either by clicking a cancel button or closing the dialog.
  System Timeout: If the system takes too long to process the copying, it may time out, leading to an interruption.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the copying controls or the special processing settings in the system.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the delivery document may cause the copying process to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copying operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry the Operation: If the termination was unintentional, simply retry the copying process.
  Check User Actions: Ensure that the user did not inadvertently cancel the operation. Review the steps taken before the error occurred.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the delivery document has all the necessary data and is in a consistent state. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Check Configuration: Review the copying control settings in the relevant configuration (transaction VTFL for billing documents) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the copying operation. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VF01 (Create Billing Document), and VTFL (Copying Control).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on delivery and billing processes, as well as copying controls.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW788 error and implement a suitable solution.