How To Fix FCO_COPA014 - New CO-PA characteristic for ACDOCA. Please start report &1 in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 014

• Message text: New CO-PA characteristic for ACDOCA. Please start report &1 in background

What causes this issue?

At least one new characteristic which is not known in database table
ACDOCA (Universal Journal Entry Line Items) was added to operating
concern &V2&. The runtime required to activate the database table is so
long that it needs to be performed in the background. For this reason,
the client-independent environment with transaction &V3& cannot be
executed in the foreground. The step for adding new CO-PA
characteristics to database table ACDOCA was therefore transferred to
program &V1&. The client-independent environment can only be fully
activated without errors after the characteristics are added to database
table ACDOCA and the database table is activated without errors.

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?

Execute program &V1& for operating concern in the background. When the
program has been executed without errors, generate the
client-independent environment for operating concern &V2& again.
Operating concern &V2& will then be available again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA014 - New CO-PA characteristic for ACDOCA. Please start report &1 in background ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA014 indicates that there is a new CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) characteristic that needs to be processed in the ACDOCA table (the universal journal in SAP S/4HANA). This error typically arises when there are new characteristics that have been added to the CO-PA configuration, and the system requires a background job to update the relevant data.
  Cause:
  
  New Characteristics: The error is triggered when new characteristics are added to the CO-PA configuration, and the system needs to update the ACDOCA table to reflect these changes.
  Data Consistency: The system requires that all relevant data is consistent and up-to-date, which necessitates running a background job to process the new characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to start the report that is specified in the error message. The report is typically related to the CO-PA characteristics update process. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Identify the Report: The error message will usually specify a report name (denoted as &1 in the message). You need to check the exact report name in the error message.
  
  
  Run the Report in Background:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI.
  Enter the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Input the report name and select "Execute."
  Choose the option to run the report in the background.
  Schedule the job and monitor its progress.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status: After scheduling the job, you can check the status of the job using transaction code SM37. Look for any errors or issues that may arise during the execution of the report.
  
  
  Review Logs: If the report runs successfully, review the logs to ensure that the new characteristics have been processed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute the report.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CO-PA and ACDOCA for more detailed information on how characteristics are managed and updated.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: If you encounter issues with scheduling or running the report, consult with your SAP Basis team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COPA014 error and ensure that your CO-PA characteristics are updated correctly in the ACDOCA table.