How To Fix WB2B2263 - Copy Control: Settings are not allowed --> see longtext

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Copy Control: Settings are not allowed --> see longtext

What causes this issue?

You are copying a trading contract with purpose "&V1&" to a trading
contract with purpose "&V2&". The checkboxes <LS>Update Doc Flow</> and
<LS>Copy Assignments </>are both activated. These settings are not
allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change your selections in the checkboxes <LS>Update Doc Flow </>and
<LS>Copy Assignments</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2263 - Copy Control: Settings are not allowed --> see longtext ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2263 typically occurs in the context of copy control settings in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, deliveries, or billing documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the copy control settings, which are used to define how data is transferred from one document type to another.
  Cause:
  The error message "Copy Control: Settings are not allowed" suggests that there is a misconfiguration or an invalid setting in the copy control settings for the document types involved. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The copy control settings for the source and target document types may not be properly defined.
  Incompatible Document Types: The document types you are trying to copy from and to may not be compatible with each other.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they might be interfering with the standard copy control logic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB2B2263 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VTAA (for sales documents) or VTLA (for delivery documents) or VTAF (for billing documents).
  Review the copy control settings for the relevant document types. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and that the source and target document types are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find additional information about the error by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring copy control settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Data:
  
  If you have custom developments, try to replicate the issue with standard data to determine if the problem is related to custom code.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VTAA, VTLA, VTAF for copy control settings.
  SE91 for message class and long text.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to copy control settings.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WB2B2263 error in your SAP system.