How To Fix FCO_COPA470 - No initial description of derivation step found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: No initial description of derivation step found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA470 - No initial description of derivation step found ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA470 indicates that there is no initial description of the derivation step found in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a derivation step in the CO-PA configuration, but it cannot find the necessary information to perform the derivation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The derivation step may not be properly configured in the CO-PA settings. This could be due to missing entries in the derivation strategy or incorrect settings.
  Incorrect Derivation Logic: The derivation logic may reference a step or a characteristic that does not exist or is not defined correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the derivation steps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings and verify that the derivation steps are correctly defined. 
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are included in the derivation strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Logic:
  
  Check the derivation logic for any references to non-existent characteristics or steps. 
  Make sure that the derivation steps are correctly linked and that the initial description is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. 
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the derivation has the necessary authorizations to access the CO-PA configuration and execute the derivation steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA derivation steps for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the derivation process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require technical expertise in ABAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE4S (for derivation strategy) and KEU5 (for derivation step) to access and modify the derivation settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to CO-PA derivation issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FCO_COPA470 error message.