How To Fix CE357 - Meth. & and the operation have base quantities with diff. dimensions


CE357 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CE - CAPP messages

  • Message number: 357

  • Message text: Meth. & and the operation have base quantities with diff. dimensions

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  • What causes this issue?

    The base quantity of the method &V1& has the unit &V2& and the
    dimension &V3&. The unit of measure of the operation
    has the dimension &V4&. However, units with different dimensions cannot
    be converted to one another. Therefore the system cannot calculate the
    method &V1& for this operation.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a method with an appropriate dimension.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE357 - Meth. & and the operation have base quantities with diff. dimensions ?
    The SAP error message CE357 indicates that there is a mismatch in the dimensions of the base quantities used in a method or operation within a cost estimate. This typically occurs in the context of product costing, where different components or operations are expected to have compatible units of measure, but they do not.
    
    Cause: Different Units of Measure: The most common cause of this error is that the base quantities for the method and the operation are defined in different units of measure (e.g., one might be in kilograms while the other is in liters). Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the cost estimate where the dimensions of the materials or operations are not aligned. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the material master, routing, or cost estimate can lead to discrepancies in dimensions.
    Solution: Check Base Quantities: Review the base quantities defined for both the method and the operation. Ensure

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