How To Fix KE254 - Derivation structure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Derivation structure & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the derivation rule because you have not defined a
derivation structure.

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 either Transaction KE04 or
CO-PA Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE254 - Derivation structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE254 indicates that a derivation structure does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is trying to derive values based on a specified derivation structure that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Structure: The specified derivation structure has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the derivation structure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  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.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE4S (for derivation structure maintenance) and verify if the derivation structure exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Derivation Structure:
  
  If the derivation structure is missing, you can create a new one by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the derivation rules are properly defined and linked to the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the derivation structure.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the derivation structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE4S: Maintain Derivation Structure
  KE4T: Maintain Derivation Rules
  KEDR: Display Derivation Structure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring CO-PA and derivation structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the KE254 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE254 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.