How To Fix C3005 - Description for costing type &1 missing in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Description for costing type &1 missing in language &2

What causes this issue?

These is no name for costing type &V1& in &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and enter a name for
this costing type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3005 - Description for costing type &1 missing in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message C3005, which states "Description for costing type &1 missing in language &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description for a specific costing type in the specified language. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or modify cost estimates, or when you are working with cost planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the specified costing type (indicated by &1) is not maintained in the specified language (indicated by &2) in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the costing type has not been properly set up or translated into the required language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Costing Type Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Maintain Costing Types).
  Check if the costing type in question is listed and