How To Fix WSTRN081 - You cannot select a total line to 'Fast Copy'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You cannot select a total line to 'Fast Copy'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN081 - You cannot select a total line to 'Fast Copy' ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WSTRN081:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSTRN081
  Text: You cannot select a total line to 'Fast Copy'.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use the Fast Copy function in a transaction (often in SAP Logistics or Warehouse Management) and you select a total line (a summary or subtotal line) instead of an individual item line.
  
  Total lines are summary lines that aggregate data (e.g., totals, subtotals) and are not valid for detailed operations like Fast Copy.
  The Fast Copy function requires selecting individual data lines (detail lines) to copy data quickly.
  Selecting a total line is invalid because totals do not represent a single data record but an aggregation.
  
  
  When does this typically happen?
  
  In transactions involving lists or tables with subtotal or total lines.
  When copying data from one line to another using Fast Copy.
  Common in warehouse management, inventory, or logistics transactions where line items and totals are displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Do not select total or subtotal lines when using the Fast Copy function.
  Select only individual item lines (detail lines) that represent actual data records.
  If you accidentally select a total line, deselect it and choose the appropriate detail line.
  Review the list carefully to ensure only valid lines are selected before performing Fast Copy.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The Fast Copy function is designed to speed up data entry by copying data from one line to another.
  Total lines are for display and summarization purposes only and cannot be used as a source or target for copying.
  If you are unsure which lines are totals, look for lines that have summary labels or are visually distinct (e.g., bold or indented).
  If this error occurs frequently, consider training users on the correct selection process or customizing the screen layout to make total lines less selectable.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSTRN081 - You cannot select a total line to 'Fast Copy'
  
  
  Cause
  Selecting a total/subtotal line instead of a detail line for Fast Copy
  
  
  Solution
  Select only individual item lines (detail lines) for Fast Copy
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in transactions with lists containing totals and detail lines
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or module where this occurs, I can give more tailored advice.