How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1061 - Cred.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2

/SAPPCE/DPCM1061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Cred.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1061 - Cred.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1061 Cred.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) module, particularly when dealing with cost allocation or cost planning processes. This error indicates that the additional cost category specified in the message does not exist for the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Category: The additional cost category referenced in the error message is not defined in the system for the specified company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the cost category has not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cost categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the additional cost category (&1) is defined for the specified company