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

WS692 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS692 - Details

• 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