How To Fix EB117 - No data transferred to CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No data transferred to CO-PA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB117 - No data transferred to CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message EB117 ("No data transferred to CO-PA") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module when there is an attempt to transfer data to CO-PA, but no relevant data is available for the transfer. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or during the execution of certain reports.
  Causes of EB117
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The CO-PA configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to no data being available for transfer.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing data, resulting in no records being found for transfer.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be configured to allow CO-PA postings.
  Missing Profitability Segments: If the profitability segments are not defined or populated correctly, there will be no data to transfer.
  Data Not Yet Posted: The data you are trying to transfer may not have been posted yet or may be in a different status that prevents it from being transferred.
  
  Solutions to EB117
  
  Check Configuration: Review the CO-PA configuration settings to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the operating concern, valuation, and account assignment settings.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction or report are correct and that they correspond to existing data.
  Verify Document Types: Check the document types involved in the transaction to ensure they are set up to allow CO-PA postings.
  Check Profitability Segments: Ensure that profitability segments are correctly defined and populated in the relevant documents.
  Post Missing Data: If the data has not been posted yet, ensure that the necessary transactions are completed to generate the data for CO-PA.
  Use Debugging Tools: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools or transaction logs to trace the data flow and identify where the breakdown occurs.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (CO-PA Report), KE21N (Create CO-PA Plan), and KE24 (Display CO-PA Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the EB117 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on CO-PA to understand the data flow and configuration requirements better.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EB117 error in SAP CO-PA.