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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  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, etc.) to find the correct copy control customizing. If any of these fields are missing or empty, the system cannot find the appropriate copy control and throws this internal error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Source Document Data:
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields required for copy control determination are filled in the source document.
  For example, check sales document type, item category, sales organization, distribution channel, division, etc.
  
  
  
  Review Copy Control Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VTAA (for sales order to delivery), VTLA (for delivery to billing), or the relevant copy control customizing transaction.
  Ensure that the copy control is properly maintained for the combination of document types and item categories involved.
  Check if the copy control entries exist and are complete.
  
  
  
  Check Copy Control Tables:
  
  Tables like TVCOP (header-level copy control) and TVCPV (item-level copy control) should have the correct entries.
  Use SE16/SE16N to verify these tables.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the program where the error occurs can help identify which input data is missing.
  The error usually occurs in function modules related to copy control, such as SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_COPY or similar.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or user exits in the copy control process, verify that they do not remove or fail to populate required fields.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS046 for any known bugs or patches.
  Example SAP Note: 123456 (hypothetical) might address specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Copy Control Overview:
  
  Copy control is a mechanism in SAP SD that controls how data is copied from one document to another. It is configured in IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Copying Control.
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  VTAA - Copy control for sales order to delivery
  VTLA - Copy control for delivery to billing
  VTFA - Copy control for billing to accounting document
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVCOP - Header-level copy control
  TVCPV - Item-level copy control
  
  
  
  Debugging Tools:
  
  Use transaction SE37 to test function modules related to copy control.
  Use ST22 to check for dumps related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS046 - Missing input data for copy control determination (internal error)
  
  
  Cause
  Required input fields for copy control determination are missing or incomplete
  
  
  Solution
  Verify source document data, check copy control customizing, review copy control tables, debug if necessary
  
  
  Related Info
  Copy control transactions (VTAA, VTLA), tables (TVCOP, TVCPV), SAP Notes, debugging
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario (e.g., sales order to delivery, delivery to billing), I can give more tailored advice.