How To Fix WXP740 - Error in copy man generation for scenario/step/DB tab/report &1/&2/&3/&4


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

  • Message number: 740

  • Message text: Error in copy man generation for scenario/step/DB tab/report &1/&2/&3/&4

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  • What causes this issue?

    The Copy Management programs cannot be generated.
    Planning scenario: &V1&
    Planning step: &V2&
    Database table: &V3&
    Copy Management program: &V4&

    System Response

    Planning scenario &V1& cannot be activated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check if you have the correct authorizations for generating programs.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP740 - Error in copy man generation for scenario/step/DB tab/report &1/&2/&3/&4 ?
    The SAP error message:
    WXP740: Error in copy man generation for scenario/step/DB tab/report &1/&2/&3/&4
    typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when there is an issue during the generation of the copy management (copy man) for a particular workflow scenario, step, database tab, or report.
    
    Cause
    
    The error indicates a problem during the automatic generation of the copy management objects related to a workflow scenario.
    It usually happens when the system tries to generate or copy workflow-related objects (like container elements, tasks, or steps) and encounters inconsistencies or missing references.
    Possible causes include:
    Missing or inconsistent workflow scenario definitions.
    Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the workflow step or task.
    Issues with the underlying database tables or reports referenced in the workflow.
    Transport or system inconsistencies where workflow objects are not properly imported or activated.
    Authorization issues preventing the generation process.
    
    
    
    
    Solution
    
    
    Check the Workflow Scenario and Step Configuration:
    
    Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to open the scenario and

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