How To Fix CK475 - No cost component view for cost of goods sold exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 475

• Message text: No cost component view for cost of goods sold exists

What causes this issue?

There is no <DS:GLOS.cost_component_view>cost component view</> in
Customizing that is assigned only to the categories <LS>cost of goods
manufactured</> and <LS>sales and administration costs</>. Such a cost
component view is required, however, to display the
<DS:GLOS.cost_component>cost components</> of a sales document item.

System Response

The report is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Define a cost component view in Customizing that is assigned only to
the categories <LS>cost of goods manufactured</> and <LS>sales and
administration costs</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK475 - No cost component view for cost of goods sold exists ?

  The SAP error message CK475, which states "No cost component view for cost of goods sold exists," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and inventory management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a cost component view for the cost of goods sold (COGS) in the relevant material master or accounting configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component View: The primary cause of this error is that the cost component view for the material in question has not been defined or is missing in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost component structure may not be set up correctly in the controlling (CO) module.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may not be configured to allow for the cost component view.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up to include the cost component view for COGS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the cost component view is maintained for the relevant material.
  If it is missing, you can create or update the material master to include the cost component view.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Configuration:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in the configuration (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that the cost component view is included.
  Ensure that the cost component structure is correctly defined in the controlling area (transaction code OKTZ).
  
  
  
  Update Costing Type:
  
  Ensure that the costing type used for the material includes the cost component view for COGS. You can check this in the configuration settings for the costing type.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type is configured to allow for the cost component view. This can be checked in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the costing process (transaction code CK11N or CK40N) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  OKTZ: Maintain Cost Component Structure
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on cost component views and material master data management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK475 error and ensure that the cost component view for COGS is properly maintained in your SAP system.