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

FKKINV179 - Overview

• 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

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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.

FKKINV179 - Details

• 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