How To Fix CFV018 - Apportionment structure for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Apportionment structure for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to specify an
<DS:GLOS.3526B745AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>apportionment structure</>
for material &V1& in plant &V2&. However, the entry you made does not
exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define a new apportionment structure for material &V1& in plant &V2&.
Choose a different apportionment structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV018 - Apportionment structure for material &1 in plant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CFV018 indicates that the apportionment structure for a specific material in a particular plant does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting or product costing when the system is trying to perform calculations that require an apportionment structure, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The apportionment structure for the specified material and plant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant code entered may be incorrect, leading the system to search for a non-existent apportionment structure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the apportionment structures may not have been transferred correctly.
  Changes in Master Data: Recent changes to the material master or plant settings may have led to the removal or alteration of the apportionment structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the apportionment structure for the specified material and plant exists.
  You can check this in the following path: SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Apportionment Structures.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Apportionment Structure:
  
  If the apportionment structure does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that you define the necessary parameters and assign it to the relevant material and plant.
  If it exists but is not correctly assigned, update the configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using. Ensure they are correct and correspond to the intended entries in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to the configuration of apportionment structures in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), or CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates) to check related data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the apportionment structure is functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CFV018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.