How To Fix KP256 - Cost component structure for component split is not active

KP256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Cost component structure for component split is not active

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 is not activated.

System Response

Price calculation proceeds without component layering.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost component layout stored in the version, and activate it
if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP256 - Cost component structure for component split is not active ?

  The SAP error message KP256, which states "Cost component structure for component split is not active," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing. This error indicates that the cost component structure required for splitting costs into different components (like material costs, labor costs, overheads, etc.) is not active or properly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure that is supposed to be used for the component split is not activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the cost component structure or the assignment of the structure to the relevant controlling area or cost object.
  Missing Assignments: The cost component structure may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be linked to the material or cost object being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KP256 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ