How To Fix CK371 - No cost component structure found for costing variant & plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 371

• Message text: No cost component structure found for costing variant & plant &

What causes this issue?

You are working with <DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</> &v1&
which does not have a <DS:GLOS.cost_component_structure>cost component
structure</> assigned to it.

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?

Im Customizing, assign an existing cost component structure to costing
variant &V1& with reference to plant &V2&, or create a new cost
component structure and assign it to costing variant &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK371 - No cost component structure found for costing variant & plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK371 indicates that there is no cost component structure defined for the specified costing variant and plant. This error typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when trying to perform product costing or when executing a cost estimate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the cost component structure has not been defined for the specified costing variant and plant in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured to use a cost component structure.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The cost component structure may not be assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant itself may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the necessary cost component structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK371 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure).
  Verify if a cost component structure exists for the costing variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Component Structure:
  
  If a cost component structure does not exist, you will need to create one.
  Use transaction code OKKN (Define Costing Variants) to assign the cost component structure to the relevant costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the cost component structure is assigned to the specific plant in question.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured to use the appropriate cost component structure.
  Check the settings in transaction code OKKN.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the costing process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Component Structure: This is a structure that defines how costs are broken down into different components (e.g., material costs, labor costs, overhead costs).
  Costing Variant: A costing variant is a set of parameters that control how costs are calculated in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring costing variants and cost component structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK371 error and successfully perform the costing process in SAP.