How To Fix WS692 - Settings for copying control are process-dependent (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Settings for copying control are process-dependent (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Copying control settings for transfer of partner data or sales tax IDs
are evaluated only in the creation of settlement document lists from SD
billing documents.

System Response

The system ignores these settings in all other cases.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS692 - Settings for copying control are process-dependent (see long text) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS692 - Settings for copying control are process-dependent (see long text):
  
  Error Message
  WS692 - Settings for copying control are process-dependent (see long text)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to use a copying control setting that is not valid for the current process or document type. In SAP, copying control defines how data is copied from one document to another (e.g., from a sales order to a delivery, or from a delivery to a billing document). These copying controls are often specific to certain processes or document types.
  If you attempt to use a copying control setting that is assigned to a different process or document type than the one you are currently working with, SAP will raise this error.
  
  Explanation
  
  Copying control settings are maintained in transaction VTAA (for sales documents) or VTLA (for delivery to billing), etc.
  Each copying control is linked to a specific combination of:
  
  Reference document type (e.g., sales order type)
  Target document type (e.g., delivery type)
  Sales organization, distribution channel, division (sometimes)
  Process type (e.g., standard order, rush order, returns, etc.)
  
  
  
  If the copying control you are trying to use does not match the process type or document type of your current transaction, the system will not allow it.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the copying control settings:
  
  Use transaction VTAA (or the relevant copying control transaction for your process).
  Verify the copying control entries for the combination of reference and target document types you are working with.
  Ensure that the copying control is maintained for the correct process type.
  
  
  
  Adjust the copying control:
  
  If the copying control is missing for your process, create or adjust the copying control entry to include the correct process type.
  Make sure the copying control is consistent with the document types and processes you want to use.
  
  
  
  Check the document types and process types:
  
  Verify that the document types you are using are correct and consistent with the copying control.
  Sometimes, the error arises because the document type or process type is incorrect or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Consult the long text:
  
  The long text of the error message often provides additional hints or details about the mismatch.
  You can view the long text by double-clicking the error message in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Copying Control Transactions:
  
  VTAA - Sales document to sales document copying control
  VTLA - Delivery to billing copying control
  VTFA - Billing document to billing document copying control
  VTKA - Sales document to billing document copying control
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to copying control if you encounter issues.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on copying control for Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  
  
  
  Process Types:
  
  Process types define the business process variant (e.g., standard order, rush order, returns).
  Copying control entries are often process-dependent to handle different business scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WS692 indicates a mismatch between the copying control settings and the process/document type you are trying to use. To resolve it, verify and adjust the copying control entries to ensure they are valid for your specific process and document types.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or configuration steps, feel free to ask!