How To Fix FMCE456 - The derivation strategy cannot work with text and other addresses

FMCE456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 456

• Message text: The derivation strategy cannot work with text and other addresses

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TRAN.FMCERG>Derivation strategy for cover group</> returns
value for text and also for other addresses.
This combination is not possible.

System Response

The text is automatically cleared and the generation of the cover group
is based on other addresses.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE456 - The derivation strategy cannot work with text and other addresses ?

  The SAP error message FMCE456, which states "The derivation strategy cannot work with text and other addresses," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Management module, particularly when dealing with the derivation of account assignments in financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system encounters a situation where it is trying to derive account assignments (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) but finds that the data being processed includes text or other non-standard address formats that cannot be used for derivation. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The derivation strategy may not be properly configured to handle the specific types of data being processed.
  Data Issues: The document or transaction may contain text fields or addresses that are not compatible with the derivation rules set up in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like cost centers or profit centers) may not be set up