How To Fix FCO_COPA202 - &1: No attributed profitability segment shall be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1: No attributed profitability segment shall be determined

What causes this issue?

For the G/L line item with the combination of ledger, company code,
document number, fiscal year and item number &V1&, no attributed
profitability segment should be determined as per the current
customizing settings under <DS:SIMG.FCO_PA_DERI_PRO_ATTR>Activate
Derivation for Items without Profitability Segment</>.

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_COPA202 - &1: No attributed profitability segment shall be determined ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA202 with the description "No attributed profitability segment shall be determined" typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, specifically within the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) component. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine a profitability segment for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The profitability segment may not be defined for the relevant characteristics (like product, customer, or market segment) in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for profitability analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive a profitability segment.
  Missing Assignment: The assignment of the relevant characteristics to the profitability segment may be missing or incorrect.
  Transaction Data Issues: The transaction data being processed may not have the necessary information to derive a profitability segment.
  Profitability Segment Not Active: The profitability segment may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (like customer, product, etc.) is correctly maintained and that the profitability segments are assigned to them.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that the settings for profitability segment determination are correctly defined.
  Validate Assignment: Check the assignment of characteristics to profitability segments in the configuration. Make sure that all relevant characteristics are included.
  Analyze Transaction Data: Review the transaction data that is causing the error to ensure it contains all necessary information for profitability segment determination.
  Activate Profitability Segment: If the profitability segment is inactive, activate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) or KE53 (Display Profitability Segment) to check and modify profitability segments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing profitability analysis.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the CO module for further assistance.