How To Fix KE260 - Error in CO-PA derivation rule &

KE260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 260

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

What causes this issue?

Derivation structure &V1& was defined so that values are derived from
three source fields &V3&. The system tried to find the corresponding
records in the derivation rules for characteristics &V2& of these
source fields using the date &V4&. In planning this date is determined
by the plan version.

System Response

No derivation rules have been defined for these characteristics. As a
result, the system registered an error.

How to fix this error?

Define a derivation rule for these characteristics. The valid period
must contain the date &V4&.
<DS:TRAN.KE08>Change derivation rule</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE260 - Error in CO-PA derivation rule & ?

  The SAP error message KE260 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 align with the data being processed, leading to a failure in deriving the necessary values.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that CO-PA relies on for derivation.
  Characteristic Values: The characteristic values that are supposed to be derived may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Rules: 
  
  Go to the CO-PA derivation rule configuration (Transaction code: