How To Fix C3046 - Internal error: Cost comp. & in cstg sheet & not assigned to cost field

C3046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Internal error: Cost comp. & in cstg sheet & not assigned to cost field

What causes this issue?

A KEPH cost field was not assigned to cost component &v1& in cost
component structure &v2&.
Cost fields for the KEPH file are defined internally when you define
cost components. Because cost component &v1& is not assigned to a cost
field, you may have problems displaying, or the cost estimate may have
errors.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and complete the data for cost component &v1& in
cost component structure &v2&.

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C3046 - Details

• The SAP error message C3046, which states "Internal error: Cost comp. & in cstg sheet & not assigned to cost field," typically indicates an issue related to cost component assignment in the costing sheet. This error can arise during various processes, such as when executing a cost estimate or during the settlement of production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Component Assignment: The error usually occurs when there is a cost component in the costing sheet that is not properly assigned to a cost field. This can happen if the configuration of the costing sheet is incomplete or incorrect.
  Missing Configuration: If the cost component structure is not aligned with the cost fields defined in the system, it can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the costing sheet in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that