How To Fix FI_E209 - Derivation strategy &1 assigned to company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Derivation strategy &1 assigned to company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E209 - Derivation strategy &1 assigned to company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E209 indicates an issue related to the derivation strategy assigned to a specific company code in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration of the derivation strategy, which is used to determine how certain financial data is derived or processed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The derivation strategy may not be correctly configured for the specified company code. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Missing Derivation Rules: The derivation rules that are supposed to be applied for the company code may not exist or may not be properly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system is trying to process, leading to the inability to derive the necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting and check the derivation strategy settings for the specified company code.
  Ensure that the derivation strategy is correctly assigned and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Check if the derivation rules are defined for the company code in question.
  If they are missing, create or modify the derivation rules as needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the error.
  Correct any data issues that may be present.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the derivation strategy and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBY6 (Define Company Code), and others that may be related to financial configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FI_E209 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FI_E209 error message in SAP.