How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1079 - Deb.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Deb.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/DPCM1079 - Deb.DP Chain: Add. cost category &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1079 indicates that there is an issue related to the "additional cost category" in the context of a demand planning (DP) chain. Specifically, the error states that the additional cost category specified does not exist in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent 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 master data that references the additional cost category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for additional cost categories in SAP.
  Ensure that the cost category specified in the error message is defined for the relevant company code.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the additional cost category is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Look into the master data related to the planning area or the specific planning object that is generating the error.
  Ensure that all references to additional cost categories are correct and correspond to existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up additional cost categories and their relevance in demand planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SCC4 (to check company code settings) to navigate through the necessary settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings related to additional cost categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1079.