How To Fix KE259 - Error in CO-PA derivation rule &

KE259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Error in CO-PA derivation rule &

What causes this issue?

Derivation structure "&V1&" was defined in Profitability Analysis to
derive fields from the source fields "&V3&". The system tried to find
records for the derivation rule for the characteristic values "&V2&"
with date &V4&. In planning this date is determined by the plan version.

System Response

No derivation rule was defined for these characteristics, so the system
displayed this error message.

How to fix this error?

Create a derivation rule for these characteristics. "&V4&" must be
included in the interval you enter.
<DS:TRAN.KE08>Maintain derivation rule</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE259 - Error in CO-PA derivation rule & ?

  The SAP error message KE259 indicates that there is an issue with the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) derivation rule. This error typically arises when the system is unable to derive the required characteristics for profitability analysis based on the defined rules. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Rules: The derivation rules for the characteristics in CO-PA may not be defined correctly or may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for CO-PA may not be set up properly, leading to issues in deriving the necessary values.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the criteria defined in the derivation rules, leading to a failure in the derivation process.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data that are required for the derivation process.
  Errors in User Exit or BAdI: If there are custom enhancements (like user exits or BAdIs) involved in