How To Fix MLCCS011 - Cost component &1 in cost comp. structure &2 is not valuation-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLCCS - Message for Actual Costing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cost component &1 in cost comp. structure &2 is not valuation-relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLCCS011 - Cost component &1 in cost comp. structure &2 is not valuation-relevant ?

  The SAP error message MLCCS011 indicates that a specific cost component in a cost component structure is not considered valuation-relevant. This typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost component structure configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Component Configuration: The cost component specified in the error message is not marked as valuation-relevant in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not consider this cost component when calculating the total cost of a product.
  Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be set up correctly, or the specific cost component may not be included in the valuation process.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be configured to use the specified cost component.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost components in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Verify that the cost component in question is marked as valuation-relevant. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings to include it as valuation-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Component Structure:
  
  Check the cost component structure (Transaction code: OKB9) to ensure that the cost component is included and correctly configured.
  Make sure that the structure is assigned to the relevant valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the costing view is correctly set up and that the relevant cost component structure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Component Structure: This is a framework that defines how costs are broken down into various components (e.g., material costs, labor costs, overheads) for analysis and reporting.
  Valuation-relevant Costs: These are costs that are included in the valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold. Only valuation-relevant costs are considered when calculating the total cost of a product.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring cost components and structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and product costing.