How To Fix J5401 - Derivation type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Derivation type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The derivation of finance object characteristics was called with a
derivation type which does not exist in the corresponding control
table.
The derivation type represents a category of transaction whose data can
be used to determine the characteristics of the finance object. For
this you have to specify an ABAP Dictionary structure (source
structure).

System Response

The derivation process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the derivation type used to call the derivation or add the
derivation type to the table using maintenance view RMVDRTYPE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5401 - Derivation type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J5401, which states "Derivation type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified derivation type in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Type: The derivation type specified in the configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the derivation type may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the derivation types may not have been properly set up or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the derivation type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Type: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Profitability Analysis and check the derivation types defined.
  Ensure that the derivation type mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Derivation Type:
  
  If the derivation type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the derivation type are correctly configured.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the derivation type to function properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the derivation type was supposed to be transported from another system, verify the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the derivation type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring derivation types in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  KE4S for derivation strategy settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO-PA functional team for further assistance.