How To Fix C3017 - Qty struct. control & assigned to costing 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: 017

• Message text: Qty struct. control & assigned to costing variant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.quantity_structure_determination>Quantity structure
determination</> &V2& was assigned to costing variant &V1&. This
quantity structure determination no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and do one of the following:
choose an existing quantity structure determination for the costing
variant
or
create a new quantity structure determination and assign it to the
costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3017 - Qty struct. control & assigned to costing variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3017 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity structure control in relation to a costing variant. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the quantity structure control that is assigned to the specified costing variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The costing variant you are trying to use does not have a corresponding quantity structure control defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The quantity structure control may not be correctly assigned to the costing variant in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C3017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify that the costing variant you are using is correctly configured and that it has a valid quantity structure control assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Quantity Structure Control:
  
  If the quantity structure control is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the quantity structure control is properly set up to meet your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Quantity Structure Control:
  
  If the quantity structure control exists but is not assigned to the costing variant, you will need to assign it. This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to the materials or products involved in the costing process. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring costing variants and quantity structure controls.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the costing process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKN (Costing Variants) and CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) for further analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to costing variants and quantity structure controls.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.