How To Fix C3004 - Costing type & does not exist

C3004 - Overview

• 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 >