How To Fix FCML071 - Cost component structure &1 for company code &2 is not permitted

FCML071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCML - Message Class FCML

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cost component structure &1 for company code &2 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Cost component structure &v1& for company code &v2& is not permitted.
Company code &v2& is already assigned cost component structure &v3&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

First delete the cost component structure for all entries for company
code &v2& and save your changes. You can then enter the new cost
component structure &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FCML071 - Details

• The SAP error message FCML071 indicates that there is an issue with the cost component structure for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when there is a mismatch or an incorrect configuration related to cost component structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost component structure may not be properly defined or assigned to the specified company code.
  Missing Assignment: The cost component structure might not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incompatibility: The cost component structure being used may not be compatible with the settings or requirements of the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the cost component structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Cost Component Structure.
  Verify that the cost component structure is correctly defined and assigned