How To Fix W+586 - Copying transaction was terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Copying transaction was terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+586 - Copying transaction was terminated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+586 Copying transaction was terminated
  
  Cause:
  The message W+586 typically occurs during data copying or transport processes within SAP, such as when copying customizing settings, master data, or during client copy operations. The error indicates that the copying transaction was unexpectedly terminated before completion.
  Common causes include:
  
  User interruption: The user manually stopped the copying process.
  System timeout: The process took too long and was terminated by the system.
  Authorization issues: The user lacks necessary authorizations to complete the copying.
  Data inconsistencies or locks: The source or target data is locked or inconsistent.
  System resource limitations: Insufficient memory, CPU, or database locks causing the process to abort.
  Background job failure: If the copying runs as a background job, it might have been canceled or failed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the detailed short dump or log:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any runtime errors or dumps related to the copying process.
  Review the system log via SM21 for any system-level issues.
  
  
  
  Verify authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user performing the copy has the required authorizations for the source and target objects.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the involved data objects and release if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review system resources:
  
  Check system performance and resource availability (memory, CPU) during the copying process.
  If resource constraints are found, schedule the copy during off-peak hours or increase resources.
  
  
  
  Retry the copying process:
  
  If the termination was due to a temporary issue, retry the operation.
  
  
  
  Check for transport or client copy issues:
  
  If the copying is part of a transport or client copy, verify the transport logs and client copy logs for errors.
  Use transaction SCCL (client copy) or STMS (transport management) to monitor and analyze.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W+586 for specific patches or known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs and dump details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SCCL – Client Copy
  STMS – Transport Management System
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing message W+586.
  
  
  
  General advice:
  
  Always ensure that the system is in a stable state before performing large copy or transport operations.
  Perform such operations during maintenance windows to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context about when and how the error occurs (e.g., during client copy, customizing transport, master data copy), I can offer more targeted advice.