How To Fix GLE_AL_ECS_ACP020 - No active derivation has been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ECS_ACP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No active derivation has been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP020 - No active derivation has been defined ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP020: No active derivation has been defined typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (GL) or during the execution of certain financial processes, particularly when dealing with account determination or derivation rules in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active derivation strategy or rule that matches the criteria for the transaction you are trying to execute. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Derivation Rules: The necessary derivation rules for the specific account determination are not defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the account determination or derivation strategy may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Inactive Version: The derivation strategy may exist but is not active in the current version or is not assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding derivation rule defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Derivation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Derivation.
  Verify if the necessary derivation rules are defined and active for the relevant account determination.
  
  
  
  Activate Derivation Strategy:
  
  If the derivation rules exist but are inactive, activate them.
  Ensure that the derivation strategy is assigned to the correct company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for account determination to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the transaction types being used are correctly mapped to the derivation rules.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If applicable, test the transaction with different parameters to see if the error persists across all scenarios or is specific to certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the derivation rules relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBYC (for account determination), and others that may be relevant to your specific issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GLE_AL_ECS_ACP020 error in your SAP system.