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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that all required fields for the costing view are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct valuation type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for costing in the Customizing (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the costing type and valuation area are correctly defined.
  Verify that the valuation type is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the costing view. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if there are any locks on the material or plant that might be preventing changes. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who has locked the entry.
  
  
  
  Recreate Costing View:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may try to delete the existing costing view (if applicable) and recreate it using transaction code CK11N or CK40N.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CK11N - Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N - Change Cost Estimate
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material costing and valuation.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.