How To Fix J5228 - Char. derivation: Oper. concern &1 for analysis struct. &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Char. derivation: Oper. concern &1 for analysis struct. &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered an operating concern for the specified analysis structure
and want to use the operating concern's derivation strategy for
characteristic derivation. The operating concern you have entered does
not exist.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

In the characteristic derivation settings, enter a valid operating
concern, or leave the field blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5228 - Char. derivation: Oper. concern &1 for analysis struct. &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J5228 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic derivation in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Specifically, it suggests that the operational concern (oper. concern) specified for a particular analysis structure does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operational Concern: The operational concern you are trying to use in your analysis structure is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the analysis structure or the operational concern.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings that lead to the operational concern not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operational Concern: Verify that the operational concern you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Analysis Structure: Ensure that the analysis structure you are using is correctly set up and that it includes the operational concern in question.
  Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and check if the operational concern is properly assigned to the analysis structure.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like KEA0 (for creating or changing operating concerns) and KEA1 (for displaying operating concerns) to review the settings.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA configuration for any specific requirements or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Profitability Analysis to understand the configuration requirements and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.