How To Fix FINS_COSTING_UTIL015 - Costing view for material &1 plant &2 doesn't exist in cFIN system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Costing view for material &1 plant &2 doesn't exist in cFIN system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL015 - Costing view for material &1 plant &2 doesn't exist in cFIN system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL015 indicates that the costing view for a specific material in a particular plant does not exist in the Central Finance (cFIN) system. This error typically arises during the process of transferring data from a source system to the Central Finance system, particularly when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing View: The most common cause is that the costing view for the specified material and plant has not been created in the Central Finance system.
  Data Replication Issues: There may be issues with the data replication process from the source system to the Central Finance system, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Central Finance system or the source system can lead to this error.
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the relevant plant in the Central Finance system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Costing View: 
  
  Go to the material master transaction (MM01) in the Central Finance system and create the costing view for the specified material and plant.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Data Replication:
  
  Verify that the data replication settings are correctly configured and that the material master data is being replicated from the source system to the Central Finance system.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for any errors in the replication logs.
  
  
  
  Extend Material:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant, use transaction MM01 to extend the material to the required plant and ensure that the costing view is included.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in both the source and Central Finance systems to ensure that they are set up correctly for material costing and replication.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and material master data to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  Central Finance Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Central Finance to understand the prerequisites and processes involved in material master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the costing view for the material in the specified plant exists in the Central Finance system.