How To Fix FCO_COPA426 - Report & was not generated correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Report & was not generated correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA426 - Report & was not generated correctly ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA426 typically indicates that a report related to CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) was not generated correctly. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the CO-PA tables that prevent the report from being generated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in CO-PA can lead to issues in report generation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the report.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as program errors, missing objects, or issues with the underlying database.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for generating the report may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no data being returned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like KE30 or KE24 to check the data in CO-PA.
  Run consistency checks to identify any missing or inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in CO-PA (transaction code OKB9 for operating concern settings).
  Ensure that the characteristics and value fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access CO-PA data.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  Review the job logs if the report is being generated as a background job (transaction SM37).
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review and adjust the selection criteria used for generating the report to ensure they are appropriate and not overly restrictive.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Report:
  
  After addressing the above issues, try re-running the report to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the FCO_COPA426 error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CO-PA to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for report generation.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.