How To Fix C3040 - Cost comp. structure &2 for costing variant &1 does not exist

C3040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Cost comp. structure &2 for costing variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Cost component structure &V2& was assigned to costing variant &V1&.
This cost component structure does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and do one of the following:
Assign an existing cost component structure to costing variant &V1&
Create cost component structure &V2&
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKKOKTZ>Define cost components</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3040 - Cost comp. structure &2 for costing variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3040 indicates that there is an issue with the cost component structure associated with a specific costing variant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a costing operation (like product costing or cost estimate) and the system cannot find the specified cost component structure for the given costing variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure defined for the costing variant does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured to reference a valid cost component structure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the cost component structure may not have been included in the transport.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data, possibly due to manual changes or errors during setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling