How To Fix FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG235 - Maintain chara. mapping for oper. concern &1 and &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG - Central Finance Profitability Analysis Message Class

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Maintain chara. mapping for oper. concern &1 and &2 &3

What causes this issue?

In CO-PA mapping customizing, the system will display an error message
if you want to save the mapping without maintaining the characteristic
field mapping.

System Response

&V1& stands for central operation concern
&V2& stands for source system
&V3& stands for source operation concern

How to fix this error?

Choose the source system and the source operation concern, then double
click the characteristic field mapping.

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 FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG235 - Maintain chara. mapping for oper. concern &1 and &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG235 indicates that there is an issue with the character mapping for the operational concern in the Controlling Profitability Analysis (COPA) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or missing configuration related to the character mapping between the operational concern and the characteristics used in COPA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Character Mapping: The operational concern specified in the error message does not have the required character mapping defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the system regarding the mapping of characteristics to the operational concern.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with how the characteristics are being mapped.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Character Mapping:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for COPA.
  Check the settings for the operational concern mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics are mapped correctly to the operational concern.
  
  
  
  Maintain Character Mapping:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA or Costing-Based CO-PA (depending on your setup).
  Look for the section related to Maintain Characteristic Mapping.
  Add or correct the mapping for the operational concern and the characteristics as needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Test the changes by running the relevant transactions that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to COPA configuration for any specific requirements or additional steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for account-based CO-PA) or KE30 (for reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.