How To Fix C3004 - Costing type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C3 - Messages for Check Reports and Function Modules in Costing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Costing type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Costing type &v1& assigned to the costing variant no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and create this
costing type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3004 - Costing type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3004, which states "Costing type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified costing type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Type: The specified costing type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the costing type code or the costing type not being defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The costing type may not have been configured properly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing type.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may reference a costing type that is not valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Types.
  Verify if the costing type in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the costing type is correctly assigned.
  If the costing type is incorrect, update the material master with the correct costing type.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the costing type code being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific costing type and its usage in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Types: Costing types are used in SAP to differentiate between various methods of costing, such as standard costing, actual costing, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) for further analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.