How To Fix KQ074 - Costing type: cost component view &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Costing type: cost component view &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ074 - Costing type: cost component view &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KQ074 indicates that there is an issue with the costing type and the cost component view in the context of product costing or cost planning. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the specified cost component view associated with the costing type you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component View: The cost component view specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the view not being created.
  Incorrect Costing Type: The costing type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not be linked to the appropriate cost component view.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for product costing or cost component structures in the controlling (CO) module.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component View:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Define Cost Component Structure.
  Verify if the cost component view specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Type:
  
  Check the costing type settings (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the costing type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate cost component view.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for product costing are in place. This includes checking the cost component structure and ensuring that all required views are defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring cost component views and costing types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKTZ (Costing Type) and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Cost Component Structure: Understand how cost component structures are defined and how they relate to product costing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KQ074 error message in SAP.