How To Fix WS046 - Missing input data for copy control determination (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Missing input data for copy control determination (internal error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS046 - Missing input data for copy control determination (internal error) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS046 - Missing input data for copy control determination (internal error)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the document flow or data transfer process in SAP when the system tries to determine the copy control settings but lacks the necessary input data. Copy control in SAP is used to map data from one document to another (e.g., from a sales order to a delivery or billing document).
  Typical causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete key fields required for copy control determination.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the copy control settings.
  The source document or data structure does not contain the expected data fields.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that modify the data but do not provide all required fields.
  Internal inconsistencies or missing entries in the copy control tables (e.g., TVCOP, TVCPV).
  
  
  Explanation:
  Copy control determination requires certain key fields (like sales document type, item category, sales organization, distribution channel, division,