How To Fix FKKINV179 - Error in CO-PA characteristic derivation for charact. &1, op. concern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Error in CO-PA characteristic derivation for charact. &1, op. concern &2

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

According to the system setting, the value of the
<DS:DE.ERKRS_FNAM_KK>CO-PA characteristic</> &V1& (operating concern
&V2&) is to be derived from the <DS:DE.INVSRC_FNAM_KK>
source field</> &V3&. One of the following errors occurred:
The characteristic &V1& is not known in the operating concern &V2&.
The source field &V3& is not included in the structure FKKINV_COPACRIT.
The value &V4& of the source field is not permitted for characteristic
&V1&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV179 - Error in CO-PA characteristic derivation for charact. &1, op. concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV179 indicates an issue with the derivation of characteristics in the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) module. This error typically arises during the processing of invoices or during the posting of financial documents when the system is unable to derive the necessary characteristics for CO-PA reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic that is referenced in the error message may not be properly configured in the CO-PA settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from deriving the required characteristics.
  Incorrect Derivation Rules: The derivation rules for CO-PA may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the characteristic for the specified operating concern.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (such as cost centers, profit centers, or other relevant data) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKINV179 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings and verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the operating concern is properly set up and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Check the derivation rules in the CO-PA settings to ensure they are correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the rules are able to derive the characteristic based on the available data.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking for missing or incorrect entries in cost centers, profit centers, and other related master data.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data that is causing the error. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the derivation process.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA document display) or KE5Z (for CO-PA report) to analyze the documents and see where the derivation is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the characteristics are being derived correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for CO-PA configuration and reporting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CO-PA configuration and characteristic derivation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FKKINV179 error and implement a solution to resolve it.