How To Fix CK738 - Quantity structure entries are ignored in a mixed cost estimate

CK738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Quantity structure entries are ignored in a mixed cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You have entered quantity structure data (production version, BOM data,
routing data, and lot size) in the initital screen of the cost
estimate.

System Response

The system has recognized that a mixed cost estimate should apply to
material &V1& in plant &V2& for costing variant &V3& and costing
version &V4&.
Your entries were therefore ignored by the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK738 - Quantity structure entries are ignored in a mixed cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK738 ("Quantity structure entries are ignored in a mixed cost estimate") typically occurs during the cost estimation process in SAP, particularly when dealing with mixed cost estimates. This error indicates that there are issues with the quantity structure entries that are not compatible with the mixed cost estimate being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Cost Estimate Configuration: The mixed cost estimate is designed to handle both variable and fixed costs. If the quantity structure (e.g., BOM, routing) does not align with the requirements for a mixed cost estimate, the system will ignore those entries.
  Inconsistent Quantity Structure: The quantity structure may have inconsistencies, such as missing components or incorrect quantities that do not match the expected format for a mixed cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used for the mixed cost estimate may not be configured correctly to handle the quantity structure entries.
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master