How To Fix FINS_COSTING_UTIL004 - Create Costing View for Material &1 Plant &2 Val. Type &3

FINS_COSTING_UTIL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_COSTING_UTIL - Error messages occuring in Costing Utilities

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Create Costing View for Material &1 Plant &2 Val. Type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL004 - Create Costing View for Material &1 Plant &2 Val. Type &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL004 indicates that there is an issue with creating a costing view for a specific material in a given plant and valuation type. This error typically arises during the process of material valuation or when trying to create or update the costing view in the material master.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The costing type or valuation area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may be incomplete or missing required data for the costing view.
  Valuation Type Issues: The valuation type specified may not exist or may not be properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the costing view.
  Locked Entries: The material or plant may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following