How To Fix QRPCC101 - No product cost collector exists for the specified characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QRPCC - Messages for APO Reporting Points - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No product cost collector exists for the specified characteristics

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.3526B6F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product cost collector</>
exists for the specified characteristics (material &V1&, production
plant &V2&, planning plant &V3&, production version &V4&).

System Response

The document entered cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Create a product cost collector for the specified characteristics. Menu
path: Cost Object Controlling -> Product Cost by Period -> Master Data
-> Product Cost Collector -> Edit

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QRPCC101 - No product cost collector exists for the specified characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QRPCC101 indicates that there is no product cost collector available for the specified characteristics in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when trying to perform activities related to cost planning or cost calculation for a product.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Product Cost Collector: The product cost collector for the specified characteristics (such as material, plant, or version) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristics: The characteristics specified in the transaction may not match any existing product cost collectors.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or product costing settings that prevent the system from recognizing the product cost collector.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the inability to find the relevant cost collector.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Product Cost Collector) or CK40N (Product Cost Planning) and verify if the product cost collector exists for the specified characteristics.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics you are using in your transaction match those defined in the product cost collector.
  Check if the material, plant, and version are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area related to product costing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You can use transaction code OKKP to review the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the material and related objects is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, BOM, routing, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and cost collectors for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, and OKKP for product costing and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation on product costing to better understand the setup and configuration of product cost collectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.