How To Fix WB2B465 - Copy Control Data for Copy Processes for Contract Type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Copy Control Data for Copy Processes for Contract Type &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B465 - Copy Control Data for Copy Processes for Contract Type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message WB2B465 indicates that the system cannot find the copy control data for the specified contract type (&1) in the context of copy processes. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a sales order or contract) that requires specific copy control settings, but those settings have not been defined for the contract type in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Copy Control Configuration: The most common cause is that the copy control settings for the specified contract type have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type being used may not be valid or may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VTAA (for sales documents) or VTAP (for billing documents) depending on the context of your contract type.
  Verify that the copy control settings for the relevant document type and the target document type are correctly defined.
  If the settings are missing, you will need to create them. This involves specifying how data should be copied from one document type to another.
  
  
  
  Define Contract Type:
  
  Ensure that the contract type you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution (SD) > Sales Documents > Sales Document Header > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the copy control settings were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up copy control for your particular scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VTAA - Copy Control for Sales Documents
  VTAP - Copy Control for Billing Documents
  VOTXN - Define Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring copy control.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B465 error and ensure that the necessary copy control data is in place for the specified contract type.