How To Fix KI155 - Profitability segment being derived again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Profitability segment being derived again

What causes this issue?

You have assigned to a profitability segment together with &V1&. The
auxilliary account assignment &V1& assigned to profit center &V2& and
business area &V3&, the profitability segment, however, belongs to
profit center/business area &V4&.

System Response

You are not allowed to make multiple account assignments to objects with
different profit centers or business areas.

How to fix this error?

If &V1& is assigned to correctly, confirm this message. In this case,
the system derives the profitability segment as new.
If the profit center-/business area assignment &V4& of the profitability
segment is correct, change the auxilliary account assignment. Instead of
&V1&, specify an account assignment object with the suitable profit
center/business area &V4&.
This message is issued as a warning in the standard. If you confirm the
message, the profitability segment is derived as new.
In Customizing you can change the message type or switch off the
message:
Message switched off: the profitability segment is derived as new, the
message is not issued.
Message type "S", "I" or "W" (Standard): the profitability segment is
derived as new, the message is issued.
Message type "E": The system issues an error message and the
profitability segment is not derived as new.
Message type "A": <ZH>No</> error message is issued and the
profitability segment is not derived as new.
Message type "A" does not lead to a termination message, but is used in
this special case to recreate the program logic of an earlier release
(up to 4.0B) This setting can lead to follow-on errors, such as, error
messsage <DS:NA.BK134>BK134</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Changing the message type for message KI155: see the Implementation
Guide (IMG) "General Controlling", IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Change Message Control"</> (Work area
"KI", Message number "155").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI155 - Profitability segment being derived again ?

  The SAP error message KI155, which states "Profitability segment being derived again," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the derivation of profitability segments in the system. This error indicates that the system is attempting to derive a profitability segment for a transaction that already has one assigned, which can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Derivation Logic: The system may have multiple derivation rules that are conflicting or overlapping, causing it to attempt to derive the profitability segment more than once.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the profitability segment derivation may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data (such as customer, material, or sales order) does not have the necessary attributes or is incorrectly maintained, it can lead to issues in deriving the profitability segment.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that modify the standard behavior of profitability segment derivation, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules: Check the configuration of the profitability segment derivation rules in the SAP system. Ensure that there are no conflicting rules that could cause the system to attempt to derive the segment multiple times.
  
  Transaction Code: KE4I (for defining derivation rules)
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data is correctly maintained and that the necessary attributes for profitability segment derivation are present.
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), MM01 (Material Master), etc.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to profitability segment derivation, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue. Debugging may be necessary to identify the root cause.
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios: Try to replicate the issue with different transactions or data sets to identify if the problem is specific to certain conditions or data.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration best practices.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for CO-PA configuration and analysis, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE4I (Derivation Strategy), and KE5Z (Display Profitability Segment).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and guides related to CO-PA and profitability segment derivation for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI155 error and implement a solution to resolve it.