How To Fix FKKINV178 - Program error: CO-PA characteristic derivation in program &1 incorrect

FKKINV178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Program error: CO-PA characteristic derivation in program &1 incorrect

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.INVCOPA_FUNCC_KK>function module</> is used to derive the
values for the CO-PA characteristic &V2& (operating concern &V3&). In
this case, the program returns the invalid value &V4& for the
characteristic specified.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE FICA_NA_OSS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV178 - Program error: CO-PA characteristic derivation in program &1 incorrect ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV178, which indicates a program error related to CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) characteristic derivation, typically arises in the context of financial transactions or invoice processing within the SAP system. This error suggests that there is an issue with how characteristics are being derived for CO-PA reporting, which can affect the accuracy of profitability analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may stem from incorrect or incomplete configuration in the CO-PA settings. This could include missing or incorrectly defined characteristics or value fields.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies or missing data in master records (like customer, material, or product) that are used in the CO-PA derivation process can lead to this error.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the derivation logic, they may not be functioning correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data being processed does not meet the expected criteria for CO-PA characteristic derivation, it can trigger