How To Fix FCO_COPA037 - Expected delivery date missing in prof. segment determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Expected delivery date missing in prof. segment determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA037 - Expected delivery date missing in prof. segment determination ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA037 indicates that there is a missing expected delivery date in the profitability segment determination process. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is trying to determine the profitability segment for a transaction, but it cannot find the necessary expected delivery date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The expected delivery date is not maintained in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the profitability segment determination may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the expected delivery date.
  Incomplete Document: The document being processed may not have all the required fields filled out, including the expected delivery date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (such as customer master, material master, etc.) has the expected delivery date maintained.
  Review Transaction Data: Verify that the transaction document (e.g., sales order, delivery) has the expected delivery date filled in. If it is missing, you may need to update the document.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for CO-PA and ensure that the expected delivery date is correctly defined in the profitability segment determination process.
  Update Document: If the document is incomplete, update it with the necessary information, including the expected delivery date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA segment reporting) or VA02 (to change sales orders) to investigate and correct the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the profitability segment determination, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the expected delivery date.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in CO-PA for further assistance.