How To Fix FI_E221 - The selected derivation strategy &1 does not have any editable rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The selected derivation strategy &1 does not have any editable rule

What causes this issue?

The Derivation Strategy &V1& ( Class: &V2& SubClass: &V3& and
Strategy: &V4&) does not have any editable step rule.

System Response

The Derivation Strategy &V1& could not be selectd

How to fix this error?

Select another Derivation Strategy to be maintained

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E221 - The selected derivation strategy &1 does not have any editable rule ?

  The SAP error message FI_E221 indicates that the selected derivation strategy does not have any editable rules associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with account determination or derivation strategies in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rules: The derivation strategy you are trying to use does not have any editable rules defined. This means that the system cannot find any applicable rules to derive the necessary values (like account numbers, cost centers, etc.) based on the criteria provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Accounting settings where the derivation strategy is not properly set up or linked to the necessary rules.
  Incorrect Strategy Selection: The derivation strategy selected may not be appropriate for the transaction or document type being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the derivation strategy in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for account determination or derivation strategy.
  Ensure that the derivation strategy you are using has editable rules defined.
  
  
  
  Define Editable Rules:
  
  If no editable rules exist, you will need to create them. This involves defining the conditions and the corresponding actions that should be taken when those conditions are met.
  Make sure to test the rules after creating them to ensure they work as expected.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are processing is compatible with the derivation strategy you have selected. If not, you may need to select a different strategy or adjust the transaction type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to account determination and derivation strategies for additional guidance on setting up and troubleshooting these configurations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBYC (Automatic Account Determination), and others that may be related to your configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error message FI_E221.
  Testing: After making changes, always perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.