How To Fix KP255 - Cost component structure for component split does not exist

KP255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Cost component structure for component split does not exist

What causes this issue?

Price calculation, according to the entry in version &V2&, should be
carried out with component layering (cost component layout &V1&).
However, the layout does not exist.

System Response

Price calculation proceeds without component layering.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost component layout stored in the version, and create one
if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP255 - Cost component structure for component split does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KP255, which states "Cost component structure for component split does not exist," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when you are trying to perform a cost component split but the necessary configuration is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the cost component structure required for the component split has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost component structure may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the specific controlling area or company code you are working with.
  Missing Assignment: The cost component structure may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be linked to the relevant cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KP255 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure).
  Verify if the cost component structure