Copying of Items - SAP Documentation

Use

You can use copying functions to convert free or trial items into standard items or to restart cancelled, terminated or expired items.

You can also use the copying functions restart or backdated restart as a data entry utility when creating new items in an order.

Each copying function provides you with a copy of an existing order item for continued processing.

The copying functions are available as follows:

Order type

Copying function

Subscription

third-party delivery order

Convert trial item
Convert free item
Restart
Backdated restart

Retail order

internal order

transfer distribution order

Restart
Backdated restart

Features

The copying functions have the following features:

Function	Features
Convert trial item	Generates a standard item from a trial item
Convert free item	Generates a standard item from a free item
Restart	Generates a valid item from a closed item Copies an existing item as a template with a validity period beginning on the current date
Backdated restart	Generates a valid item with a validity period that begins in the past from a closed item Copies an existing item as a template for a new item with a validity period beginning in the past

Activities

You can execute the copying function by means of the menu path Start of the navigation path Item Next navigation step Copying functions <copying function> End of the navigation path at the following points in the system:

in the item overview
on the item data screen

Note Note

The procedures for using the possible copying functions are described for each order type.

End of the note.