How To Fix WB2B807 - No copy control for purchase document type &1 and item category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 807

• Message text: No copy control for purchase document type &1 and item category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B807 - No copy control for purchase document type &1 and item category &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B807 indicates that there is no copy control defined for a specific purchase document type and item category combination. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (like a purchase order) that is supposed to copy data from another document (like a purchase requisition) but the system cannot find the necessary configuration to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Copy Control Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the copy control settings between the source document type (e.g., purchase requisition) and the target document type (e.g., purchase order) are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type or Item Category: The document type or item category being used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom document types or item categories, they may not have the necessary copy control settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to check and configure the copy control settings in SAP:
  
  
  Access Copy Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Copying Control.
  
  
  
  Define Copy Control:
  
  In the Copy Control settings, look for the relevant source document type (e.g., Purchase Requisition) and target document type (e.g., Purchase Order).
  Check if there is an entry for the specific item category you are using. If not, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Entry:
  
  If an entry does not exist, create a new one by specifying the source document type, target document type, and item category.
  Ensure that the necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the copying requirements (e.g., whether to copy item texts, conditions, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Process: Try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and SPRO (to access configuration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on copy control settings and their implications.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B807 error and successfully create the desired purchase document.