How To Fix FCO_COPA207 - Characteristic &1 (&2) is relevant for legal reporting -> See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Characteristic &1 (&2) is relevant for legal reporting -> See long text

What causes this issue?

You want to realign characteristic &V1& (&V2&). As you have activated
account-based profitability analysis, the account-based line items are
posted to G/L line item table ACDOCA.
The characteristics contained in the account-based line items are
realigned as well in most cases. However since characteristic &V1& is
relevant for G/L it is not updated in the account-based line items, as
this would lead to forbidden changes in legal reporting.
The following characteristics are therefore never updated in the
account-based line items:
BUKRS (company code)
KOKRS (controlling area)
FKBER (functional area)
GSBER (business area)
PRCTR (profit center)
PPRCTR (partner profit center)
SEGMENT (segment)

System Response

Characteristic &V1& is only updated in the profitability segments.

How to fix this error?

Note that this behavior may lead to unexpected results in your
profitability reporting regarding characteristic &V1&.
More information can be found in the online help under <LS>Profitability
Analysis -> Simplified Profitability Analysis -> Structures and Master
Data -> Master Data -> Realignment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA207 - Characteristic &1 (&2) is relevant for legal reporting -> See long text ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA207 indicates that a characteristic in the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is relevant for legal reporting, which means that it cannot be used in certain contexts or configurations that are not compliant with legal reporting requirements. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that involves characteristics that are restricted due to legal reporting rules.
  Cause:
  
  Legal Reporting Compliance: The characteristic you are trying to use is marked as relevant for legal reporting, which means it must adhere to specific regulations and cannot be altered or used in certain ways that would violate these regulations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the CO-PA settings where the characteristic is not set up correctly for the intended use.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of characteristics that are not allowed in the current context can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics involved in the error message. Ensure that you are using the correct characteristics that are allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This long text often provides specific guidance on what is causing the issue and how to resolve it.
  Adjust Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, review the configuration settings in CO-PA to ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  Legal Reporting Requirements: Ensure that your use of the characteristic complies with legal reporting requirements. If necessary, consult with your legal or compliance team to understand the implications of using certain characteristics.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (CO-PA Report) or KE24 (CO-PA Line Item Display) to analyze the data and characteristics involved.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FCO_COPA207 error and implement a suitable solution.