How To Fix MLCCS004 - Cost component structure for period &3 / &2 in company code &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLCCS - Message for Actual Costing

• Message number: 004

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

What causes this issue?

No cost component structure was found in valuation &v4& for the periods
&v3& / &v2& in company code &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 MLCCS004 - Cost component structure for period &3 / &2 in company code &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MLCCS004 indicates that the system cannot find a cost component structure for a specified period and company code. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and material ledger (ML) functionalities, particularly when dealing with cost accounting and inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the cost component structure has not been defined for the specified company code and period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost component structure may not be correctly set up in the system.
  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 properly transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Cost Component Structure.
  Check if the cost component structure exists for the specified company code and period. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost component structure is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Component Structure.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  Verify that the period in question is open for posting. You can check this in the Financial Accounting module under Period Closing.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including cost component structures, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up cost component structures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKTZ (Cost Component Structure) to view and manage cost component structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost component structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MLCCS004 error and ensure that the cost component structure is correctly set up for your company code and period.