How To Fix W_DSD_01096 - To use the copy function nodes of the same level must be selected

W_DSD_01096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 096

• Message text: To use the copy function nodes of the same level must be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01096 - To use the copy function nodes of the same level must be selected ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01096 indicates that when trying to use the copy function in a specific context (often related to the SAP Dynamic Sales and Distribution module), the nodes selected for copying must be at the same hierarchical level. This error typically arises in scenarios where users are attempting to copy configuration or data elements that are not aligned in terms of their structure.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the nodes (or elements) you are trying to copy are not at the same level in the hierarchy. For example, if you are trying to copy a sales organization and a distribution channel, but one is a higher-level node and the other is a lower-level node, the system will not allow this operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the nodes you are trying to copy are at the same level in the hierarchy. Here are the