How To Fix K/591 - CO-PA Derivation: Variant configuration characteristic & does not exist

K/591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: CO-PA Derivation: Variant configuration characteristic & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/591 - CO-PA Derivation: Variant configuration characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message K/591, which states "CO-PA Derivation: Variant configuration characteristic & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) when there is an issue with the derivation of characteristics in the context of variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The error indicates that a characteristic required for the CO-PA derivation is missing. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined in the system.
  The characteristic not being assigned to the relevant configuration profile.
  The characteristic being incorrectly spelled or referenced in the derivation strategy.
  
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: If the configuration profile does not include the necessary characteristics or if the characteristics are not properly linked to the material or product, this error can occur.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics in the CO-PA derivation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check if the