How To Fix MLCCS003 - Cost component structure for period &3 / &2 in plant &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLCCS - Message for Actual Costing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cost component structure for period &3 / &2 in plant &1 not found

What causes this issue?

No cost component structure was found in valuation &v4& for period &v3&
/ &v2& in plant &v1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLCCS003 - Cost component structure for period &3 / &2 in plant &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MLCCS003 indicates that the system is unable to find a cost component structure for a specific period and plant. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with cost component structures in the Material Ledger or during the costing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the cost component structure has not been defined for the specified plant and period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the cost component structure is not properly assigned to the relevant controlling area or plant.
  Period Not Open: The period for which the cost component structure is being requested may not be open for posting.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the cost component structure may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Component Structure) and