How To Fix CE361 - Method &: Base quantity & is not equal to 1

CE361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Method &: Base quantity & is not equal to 1

What causes this issue?

You are calculating standard values for a task list of the type &V3&.
You cannot specify a base quantities for operations in task lists of
the type &V3&, because the standard values in operations of these task
lists always refer to the quantity 1. For this reason, the base
quantity &V2& in method &V1& is not taken into account.

How to fix this error?

Use methods with the base quantity 1 for task lists of the type &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE361 - Method &: Base quantity & is not equal to 1 ?

  The SAP error message CE361 ("Method &: Base quantity & is not equal to 1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the base quantity used in a method for calculating costs or allocations. The base quantity is expected to be 1, but the system has detected a different value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The method defined in the costing variant or allocation structure may not be set up correctly, leading to an unexpected base quantity.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the master data or transaction data that affect the base quantity.
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The units of measure used in the cost object or the materials may not be consistent, leading to a mismatch in expected quantities.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be affecting the