How To Fix KN190 - Cost component structure & does not exist

KN190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Cost component structure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN190 - Cost component structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN190, which states "Cost component structure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of pricing and cost analysis in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or sales documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified cost component structure that is required for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The specified cost component structure has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost component structures may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or pricing conditions that reference the cost component structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost component structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure) to verify if the cost component structure exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need