How To Fix KE255 - Derivation structure & does not exist

KE255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Derivation structure & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You cannot display a 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 for the derivation rule using either
Transaction KE04 or in 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 KE255 - Derivation structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE255, 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 profitability segments or when running reports.
  
  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 check if the derivation structure exists.
  If