How To Fix J5231 - Char. derivation (analysis structure &): No valid sequence; see long text

J5231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Char. derivation (analysis structure &): No valid sequence; see long text

What causes this issue?

If you assigned an operating concern to an analysis structure and want
the system to derive both of them, then you have to enter a permitted
value in the field "sequence" in the settings for characteristic
derivation.
Permitted values are:
"1" - before derivation in the analysis structure
"2" - after derivation in the analysis structure
Although you have entered an operating concern for the specified
analysis structure, you have not entered a sequence, or your entry is
invalid.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid sequence or delete the operating concern assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J5231 - Details

• The SAP error message J5231, which states "Char. derivation (analysis structure &): No valid sequence; see long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic derivation sequence for the analysis structure you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Derivation Sequence: The error usually arises when the system cannot find a valid sequence for deriving characteristics in the analysis structure. This could be due to:
  
  The derivation sequence not being defined.
  The sequence being incorrectly configured or incomplete.
  The characteristics required for the derivation not being available or not properly set up.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics or the analysis structure itself, leading to the inability to derive the necessary values.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data being processed does not meet the criteria set in the derivation rules, it can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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