How To Fix C3016 - Costing sheet & assigned to valuation variant & 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: 016

• Message text: Costing sheet & assigned to valuation variant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Costing sheet &V2& was assigned to valuation variant &V2&. This costing
sheet no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and do one of the following:
choose an existing costing sheet for this valuation variant
or
create a costing sheet and assign it to the valuation variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3016 - Costing sheet & assigned to valuation variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3016 indicates that there is an issue with the costing sheet that is assigned to a valuation variant in the system. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to perform product costing or when executing a cost estimate.
  Cause:
  The error message C3016 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Costing Sheet: The costing sheet that is supposed to be assigned to the valuation variant does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not be properly configured or assigned to the valuation variant in the controlling area.
  Valuation Variant Issues: The valuation variant itself may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the appropriate costing sheet.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the costing sheet or valuation variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C3016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKEQ).
  Verify that the costing sheet you are trying to use is defined and active.
  Ensure that the costing sheet is assigned to the correct valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Valuation Variant:
  
  Check the valuation variant settings (Transaction code: OKEV).
  Ensure that the valuation variant is correctly configured and that it references the appropriate costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Sheet to Valuation Variant:
  
  If the costing sheet is missing, you may need to create a new costing sheet or modify an existing one.
  Assign the costing sheet to the relevant valuation variant in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up and that the relevant costing views are maintained.
  Check if the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the cost estimate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKEQ: Costing Sheets
  OKEV: Valuation Variants
  MM02: Material Master Change
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing sheets and valuation variants.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the C3016 error message in SAP.