How To Fix CK396 - Cost component split does not exist although costing header data present

CK396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Cost component split does not exist although costing header data present

What causes this issue?

Inconsistency in the database.
For the material &V1& in plant &V2&, the header of a cost estimate was
found in the database but the associated costing results no
longer exist.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system supervisor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK396 - Cost component split does not exist although costing header data present ?

  The SAP error message CK396, which states "Cost component split does not exist although costing header data present," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with product costing and cost component splits. This error indicates that while the system has found costing header data, it cannot find the corresponding cost component split data that is necessary for the costing process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Component Split: The most common cause is that the cost component split for the material or product has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the cost component structure in the controlling area or the material master.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up correctly to handle cost component splits.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, costing data, and the cost component