How To Fix CKBA055 - Material & costed without quantity structure

CKBA055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Material & costed without quantity structure

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a procurement alternative for a material
assigned to a <DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> that is not
costed with a <DS:GLOS.cost_estimate_with_quantity_structure>cost
estimate with quantity structure</>.
Mixed costing cannot be used for such materials.

System Response

The procurement alternative cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CKBA055 - Details

• The SAP error message CKBA055 ("Material & costed without quantity structure") typically occurs in the context of product costing when the system is unable to find a valid quantity structure for a material that is being costed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Structure: The material in question does not have a defined quantity structure (e.g., BOM - Bill of Materials or routing) in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may not be properly configured for costing, or the necessary master data (like BOM or routing) is not maintained.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up to handle the material correctly.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not allow for quantity structures or may require specific settings to be enabled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material has a valid BOM and routing