How To Fix VBDRV015 - At this point, you cannot derive to a by-product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 015

• Message text: At this point, you cannot derive to a by-product

What causes this issue?

&V1& is a by-product of &V2&. In the <DS:DE.DRVEV>derivation events</>
"Release Process/Production Order" and "Goods Receipt for
Process/Production Order" you cannot derive to a by-product. You can
derive to a co-product at any derivation event.

System Response

You can maintain the condition records, however there is no chance of a
correct derivation, or derivation may only be correct in certain
circumstances.

How to fix this error?

If possible, select a different derivation event if you want to derive
to a by-product.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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