How To Fix J5059 - Cannot find a generated program for char. derivation in op. concern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot find a generated program for char. derivation in op. concern &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5059 - Cannot find a generated program for char. derivation in op. concern & ?

  The SAP error message J5059, which states "Cannot find a generated program for char. derivation in op. concern &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a generated program that is necessary for characterizing derivation in the specified operational concern.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Program Generation: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary derivation programs have not been generated for the operational concern in question. This can happen if the configuration for the operational concern is incomplete or if the generation process was not executed properly.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of the operational concern, such as changes to characteristics or derivation rules, the system may require regeneration of the programs.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the operational concern was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the necessary programs may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Generate the Program:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE4S (or KE4T for test) to generate the necessary programs for the operational concern.
  Select the operational concern that is causing the error and execute the generation process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the operational concern in transaction KEA0 (for CO-PA configuration).
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and derivation rules are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the operational concern was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate missing components.
  
  
  
  Recheck Derivation Rules:
  
  Ensure that the derivation rules are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies that could prevent the program from being generated.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE4S: Generate programs for character derivation.
  KE4T: Test generation of programs for character derivation.
  KEA0: Configuration for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CO-PA configuration and program generation.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO-PA functional team for further assistance.