How To Fix KE216 - Derivation structure & does not exist

KE216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Derivation structure & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You cannot define a derivation rule because no derivation structure
exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define a derivation structure using Transaction KE04 or CO-PA
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE216 - Details

• The SAP error message KE216, which states "Derivation structure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a specified derivation structure. This can happen during the execution of various processes, such as when trying to derive values for characteristics in CO-PA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Structure: The specified derivation structure does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or because the derivation structure has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The derivation structure may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the derivation structure.
  Transport Issues: If the derivation structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE4I (Maintain Derivation Structures) and verify if the derivation structure exists.
  If it does not