How To Fix FCML072 - Objects use different cost component structures; selection will terminate

FCML072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCML - Message Class FCML

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Objects use different cost component structures; selection will terminate

What causes this issue?

The layering report was executed for objects that are assigned different
cost component structures.

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

Object &V1& uses cost component structure &V2& whereas object &V3& uses
cost component structure &V4&.

System Response

The selection is terminated because a correct display is not possible.
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The report can be executed only with objects that are all assigned the
same cost component structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCML072 - Objects use different cost component structures; selection will terminate ?

  The SAP error message FCML072 indicates that there is a mismatch in the cost component structures of the objects you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when dealing with cost component splits in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like a transfer, posting, or report generation) involving multiple objects (such as cost centers, internal orders, or projects) that have different cost component structures. Cost component structures define how costs are categorized and reported, and if the structures differ, SAP cannot process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Objects: Determine which objects are involved in the operation that triggered the error. This could be cost centers, internal orders, or other cost objects.
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structures:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure) to view the cost