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

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 step mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that all steps, tasks, and container elements are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the referenced database tables and reports exist and are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing or Inconsistent Objects:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify problematic objects.
  Check if any referenced objects (tables, reports) are missing or inactive.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or Reimport Workflow Objects:
  
  If the workflow scenario or tasks were transported, reimport or reactivate them.
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to regenerate the workflow buffer.
  Use transaction SWU3 to check and fix workflow customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user running the generation has sufficient authorizations for workflow and related objects.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WXP740.
  Sometimes, specific SAP patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the workflow generation process might be necessary.
  Use transaction SWUD or set breakpoints in relevant function modules related to copy management generation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWU_OBUF - Workflow Buffer Regeneration
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for message WXP740 or related workflow errors.
  Example note search terms: "WXP740", "copy man generation error", "workflow scenario generation error".
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation for scenario and step configuration.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, &3, &4 from the error message, more precise troubleshooting steps can be suggested.