How To Fix KG841 - Profitability segment does not adhere to the derivation rules

KG841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Profitability segment does not adhere to the derivation rules

What causes this issue?

The indicator "Check derivation" is active for this plan version. When
this is the case, the system checks whether the profitability segments
you plan are consistent with the structure of derivation.
This profitability segment is inconsistent. Characteristic "&V1&" has
has the value "&V2&", but should have "&V3&" according to the
derivation rules.

System Response

You cannot plan this segment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG841 - Profitability segment does not adhere to the derivation rules ?

  The SAP error message KG841, which states "Profitability segment does not adhere to the derivation rules," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to derive a profitability segment based on the defined derivation rules. This can happen during the posting of a transaction that requires a profitability segment to be determined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Rules: The derivation rules for profitability segments may not be properly defined or may be missing entirely in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the profitability analysis may not align with the data being posted, leading to a failure in deriving the profitability segment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data (e.g., customer, material) that are required for the derivation process.
  Transaction Type Issues: The type of transaction being posted may not be compatible with the existing derivation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Rules: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings