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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 357

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

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 that they are using the same unit of measure.
  Adjust Units of Measure: If you find that the units of measure are different, you will need to adjust them to ensure consistency. This may involve changing the unit of measure in the material master or the routing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to costing and ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the dimensions of the materials and operations.
  Recreate Cost Estimate: After making the necessary adjustments, recreate the cost estimate to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling cost estimates and unit of measure issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to review and adjust cost estimates.
  Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant materials to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined.
  Routing: Review the routing (transaction code CA03) to ensure that the operations and their respective units of measure are correctly defined.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing.