How To Fix KQ331 - Update of additive cost components incompletely defined

KQ331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Update of additive cost components incompletely defined

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to save a <DS:GLOS.cost_component_structure>cost
component structure</> containing <DS:GLOS.additive_cost>additive</>
<DS:GLOS.cost_component>cost components</>. However, you have not
specified the cost elements under which the costs are updated for these
cost components to be entered manually.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&sys_admin&
Go into Customizing under <LS>Product Cost Planning -> Define Cost
Components</> to the view <LS>Change Update of Additive Costs</>, and
assign the cost components to cost elements and, if necessary, to
origins.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ331 - Update of additive cost components incompletely defined ?

  The SAP error message KQ331, which states "Update of additive cost components incompletely defined," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or definition of additive cost components in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The additive cost components may not be fully defined in the system. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects) may not be properly set up or linked to the additive cost components.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the controlling area or in the cost component structure that prevent the system from processing the additive cost components correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost components in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKTZ or similar).
  Ensure that all required fields for the additive