How To Fix KQ434 - Cost component structure & does not exist -> F4

KQ434 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Cost component structure & does not exist -> F4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ434 - Cost component structure & does not exist -> F4 ?

  The SAP error message KQ434 indicates that the cost component structure you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when working with cost component structures in SAP Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not have been properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the cost component structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost component structure.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the cost component structure has been defined.
  You can check this in the following path: SPRO > Controlling > Cost Element