How To Fix ABADR039 - &: no derivation rule with this step ID found

ABADR039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 039

• Message text: &: no derivation rule with this step ID found

What causes this issue?

The function "Rule entries using step ID" lets you maintain entries for
a specific derivation rule. The ID that you enter is defined in the
step attributes for that derivation rule.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define a step ID for the derivation rule you want to access directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ABADR039 - Details

• The SAP error message ABADR039 indicates that there is no derivation rule associated with the specified step ID in the context of the derivation process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with document splitting, account determination, or similar processes where derivation rules are applied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Rule: The most common cause is that the derivation rule for the specified step ID has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the derivation rules may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary rules.
  Step ID Not Active: The step ID being referenced may not be active or may have been deleted or modified.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the derivation