How To Fix VKKICDR034 - Derivation strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKICDR - Message for ICDR service

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Derivation strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKICDR034 - Derivation strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VKKICDR034, which states "Derivation strategy &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a derivation strategy that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Strategy: The specified derivation strategy (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the derivation strategy.
  Transport Issues: If the derivation strategy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the derivation strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Strategy:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the customizing settings for SAP CC or CI).
  Verify if the derivation strategy with the specified identifier exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Derivation Strategy:
  
  If the derivation strategy is missing, create a new one by following the necessary steps in the configuration guide.
  Ensure that all required parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the derivation strategy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the derivation strategy.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on how to configure derivation strategies in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.