How To Fix ABADR002 - Entries can only be maintained for derivation rules

ABADR002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entries can only be maintained for derivation rules

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ABADR002 - Details

• The SAP error message ABADR002 indicates that you are trying to maintain entries in a table or configuration that is not allowed for derivation rules. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for derivation rules, which are used in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to add or modify entries in a derivation rule that is not permitted.
  The system is set up to restrict direct changes to certain derivation rules or entries.
  You may be trying to access a configuration area that is not meant for direct entry maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ABADR002 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct transaction or configuration area for maintaining derivation rules. For example, if you are working with CO, you should be using the appropriate transaction codes like KEDR (for derivation rules) or