How To Fix FKK_EBS210 - No characteristic derivation defined for CO-PA operating concern &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 210

• Message text: No characteristic derivation defined for CO-PA operating concern &1

What causes this issue?

There is either no Customizing entry or more than one for the present
IDoc.
Either the entry in the IDoc is incorrect or the corresponding
characteristic derivation is incorrectly defined or not defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have correctly maintained the Customizing activity
<LS>Define Characteristic Derivations for CO-PA Update</>.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Ensure that your characteristic is also defined as an external
characteristic. If this is the case, then the characteristic name in the
IDocs might be incorrect.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS210 - No characteristic derivation defined for CO-PA operating concern &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS210 indicates that there is no characteristic derivation defined for the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) operating concern specified in the error message. This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process a document that requires certain characteristics to be derived for CO-PA, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the characteristic derivation for the specified CO-PA operating concern has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the CO-PA characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from deriving the necessary characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CO-PA Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the CO-PA configuration settings.
  Check the settings for characteristic derivation under the path: Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based -> Master Data -> Characteristics.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined for the operating concern in question.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristic Derivation:
  
  If the characteristic derivation is missing, you will need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  Use transaction code KE4I to define the derivation rules for the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Ensure that the derivation rules are correctly set up to derive the necessary characteristics based on the source data.
  Check if the rules are active and correctly linked to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to post a document that previously caused the error.
  Monitor the system for any further errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up CO-PA characteristic derivation.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KE4I (Define Characteristic Derivation), KE5I (Display Characteristic Derivation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on CO-PA configuration and characteristic derivation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_EBS210 error and ensure that the necessary characteristic derivation is in place for your CO-PA operating concern.