How To Fix WY164 - It is not possible to copy data from field 'Returns with shipping proc.'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 164

• Message text: It is not possible to copy data from field 'Returns with shipping proc.'

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain the indicator (LFM1-KZRET) by coping data or
distributing vendor master data. This indicator determines whether
vendor returns are to be carried out with shipping processing.
This automatic creation of customer data is not supported in data
copying or during ALE distribution.

System Response

If the indicator is set, the system checks whether a customer
containing all the necessary sales areas has been created for the
vendor.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
You do not transfer this indicator, but enter it manually.
You first transfer the assigned customer, and then transfer the vendor
data.

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 WY164 - It is not possible to copy data from field 'Returns with shipping proc.' ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY164 – "It is not possible to copy data from field 'Returns with shipping proc.'"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to copy or transfer data related to the field "Returns with shipping proc." (usually a checkbox or indicator in sales or delivery documents) from one document to another, but the system does not allow it due to configuration or business logic restrictions.
  Specifically, the field "Returns with shipping proc." controls whether returns are processed with shipping activities. The system restricts copying this field's data because:
  
  The target document type or process does not support returns with shipping processing.
  The copying logic or user exit does not permit transferring this field's value.
  There is a mismatch in shipping processing settings between source and target documents.
  The field is controlled by customizing and cannot be manually overridden or copied.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During document copying (e.g., sales order to delivery, delivery to billing).
  When creating returns or credit memos with shipping processing.
  When customizing or enhancing document copy routines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Types and Copy Control:
  
  Verify the copy control settings (transaction VTAA, VTLA, or VTFA depending on document types).
  Ensure that the target document type supports returns with shipping processing.
  Adjust copy control to exclude or handle this field properly.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Shipping Processing:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Shipping ? Shipping Processing ? Returns with Shipping Processing.
  Confirm that the shipping processing indicator is consistent between source and target document types.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If custom code is involved in copying documents, check user exits or BAdIs (e.g., SD_SALES_DOCUMENT_COPY).
  Modify the logic to handle the field correctly or avoid copying it if not allowed.
  
  
  
  Manual Adjustment:
  
  If automatic copying is not possible, manually set the field in the target document after creation, if business process allows.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message WY164.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field: Returns with shipping proc. (often field name: VBAP-RSPRO or similar)
  Transaction Codes: VA01, VA02 (Sales Order), VL01N, VL02N (Delivery), VF01 (Billing)
  Copy Control Transactions: VTAA (Sales Order to Sales Order), VTLA (Sales Order to Delivery), VTFA (Delivery to Billing)
  Customization Path:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Shipping ? Shipping Processing ? Returns with Shipping Processing
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WY164 arises because the system prevents copying the "Returns with shipping proc." field due to incompatible document types or shipping processing settings. To resolve it, verify and align the copy control and shipping processing configuration, adjust custom code if necessary, and ensure the business process supports the copying of this field.
  
  If you provide the exact scenario (e.g., document types involved, transaction steps), I can help with more specific guidance.