How To Fix C3051 - Transfer control &2 assigned to costing variant &1 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: 051

• Message text: Transfer control &2 assigned to costing variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You assigned transfer control &V2& to costing variant &V1&. This
transfer control does not exist.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing you can either
assign an existing transfer control to costing variant &V1&
or
create a transfer control

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3051 - Transfer control &2 assigned to costing variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3051 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer control assigned to a costing variant in the system. Specifically, it means that the transfer control you are trying to use is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Control: The transfer control specified in the costing variant does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may be incorrectly configured or may reference a transfer control that has been deleted or not created.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transfer control may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Control Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OKKN for costing variants).
  Verify that the transfer control assigned to the costing variant exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Transfer Control:
  
  If the transfer control does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the appropriate module (e.g., Controlling).
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transfer control was included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure transfer controls and costing variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  OKEQ (Transfer Control)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify costing variants and transfer controls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.