How To Fix C3042 - Cost comp. structure requires cost element/origin assignment

C3042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Cost comp. structure requires cost element/origin assignment

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.cost_element>cost elements</> or
<DS:GLOS.origin_group>origin groups</> have been assigned to cost
component structure &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and assign cost
elements and (if necessary) origin groups to cost component structure
&V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3042 - Cost comp. structure requires cost element/origin assignment ?

  The SAP error message C3042, which states "Cost comp. structure requires cost element/origin assignment," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a cost-related transaction or configuration, and the system is unable to find the necessary cost element or origin assignment in the cost component structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element Assignment: The cost component structure you are trying to use does not have the required cost elements assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the cost component structure may not be complete or correctly set up.
  Cost Component Structure Not Defined: The cost component structure may not be defined for the specific controlling area or may not be activated.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to cost elements or cost component structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure) and verify that the cost component structure is correctly defined and