How To Fix C3043 - Overlapping cost elements/origins with chart of accts/cost comp. str. &

C3043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Overlapping cost elements/origins with chart of accts/cost comp. str. &

What causes this issue?

In chart of accounts/cost component structure &V1&, cost element
interval/origin &V2& overlaps with cost element interval/origin &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and correct the
overlap between cost element interval/origin &V2& and cost element
interval/origin &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3043 - Overlapping cost elements/origins with chart of accts/cost comp. str. & ?

  The SAP error message C3043 indicates that there are overlapping cost elements or origins in the chart of accounts or cost component structure. This typically occurs when there are conflicts in the configuration of cost elements or when the same cost element is assigned to multiple categories in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Cost Elements: This can happen if the same cost element is assigned to multiple cost component structures or if there are duplicate entries in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost component structure may not be set up correctly, leading to overlaps in the assignment of cost elements.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the chart of accounts that lead to conflicts with the cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cost component structure and check for any overlapping assignments of cost elements.
  Ensure that each cost element is assigned