How To Fix WB2B197 - Schedule lines of item &1 cannot be copied: quantities were changed

WB2B197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Schedule lines of item &1 cannot be copied: quantities were changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B197 - Schedule lines of item &1 cannot be copied: quantities were changed ?

  The SAP error message WB2B197 indicates that there is an issue with copying schedule lines for a specific item in a sales order or related document. The error specifically states that the quantities of the schedule lines have been changed, which prevents the system from copying them as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Changes: The most common cause of this error is that the quantities of the schedule lines for the item in question have been modified after they were initially created. This could happen due to manual adjustments or updates in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the source document (from which you are trying to copy) and the target document (where you are trying to copy to), particularly regarding the quantities.
  Document Status: The status of the document may not allow for changes or copying of schedule lines, especially if it is in a locked state or has been partially processed.
  
  
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