How To Fix FCO_COPA201 - &1: No realignment for real account assignment to profitability segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1: No realignment for real account assignment to profitability segment

What causes this issue?

The G/L line item with the combination of ledger, company code, document
number, fiscal year and item number &V1& contains a real account
assignment to profitability segment. The realignment functionality for
enriching G/L line items from settlement rules or sales order items only
works for G/L line items carrying an attributed profitability segment
with account assignment different from profitability segment though.

System Response

The mentioned G/L line item is ignored.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA201 - &1: No realignment for real account assignment to profitability segment ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA201 indicates that there is an issue with the realignment of real account assignments to profitability segments in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) component. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a realignment process, but the system cannot find a valid mapping or assignment for the specified real account to the profitability segment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The real account may not be properly configured in the system to allow for realignment to the profitability segment.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing profitability segment assignments for certain accounts.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the realignment process may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Profitability Segment Not Defined: The profitability segment that the real account is trying to align with may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis and ensure that the real accounts are correctly assigned to the profitability segments.
  Verify that the realignment settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignments:
  
  Check the account assignments in the CO-PA settings to ensure that all necessary accounts have been assigned to the appropriate profitability segments.
  Use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) to review and modify the assignments if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. This can often be done using transaction codes like KEND (for CO-PA) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the profitability segment is missing, you may need to create or update the profitability segment master data to ensure that it aligns with the real accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the realignment process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and KEND (Consistency Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO-PA for further assistance.