How To Fix CKBA068 - Costing with quantity structure not allowed for material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Costing with quantity structure not allowed for material & &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create procurement alternatives for this material.
However, a setting in the material master specifies that the material
either should not be costed or should not be costed using costing with
quantity structure.

System Response

You cannot create any procurement alternatives for this material.

How to fix this error?

In the costing view of the material master record, check the indicators
<DS:DE.CK_EKALREL>With quantity structure</> and
<DS:DE.CK_NO_COSTING>No costing</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA068 - Costing with quantity structure not allowed for material & & ?

  The SAP error message CKBA068 indicates that costing with quantity structure is not allowed for the specified material. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing run for a material that is not set up to use quantity structure in the costing process.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material may be of a type that does not support quantity structure costing. For example, materials that are not configured for production or that are not relevant for costing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or the costing variant may not allow for quantity structure costing.
  Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be set up to handle materials with quantity structures.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, particularly in the costing view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for costing with quantity structure. If necessary, change the material type or create a new material that supports this feature.
  Review Material Master: Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the costing view. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the material is set up for costing.
  Costing Variant Configuration: Review the configuration of the costing variant (transaction OKKN) to ensure that it is set up to allow for quantity structure costing. You may need to adjust the settings or create a new costing variant that supports this.
  Check Quantity Structure Settings: Ensure that the quantity structure settings in the configuration (transaction OKTZ) are correctly defined for the materials you are trying to cost.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure materials for costing with quantity structure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OKTZ: Quantity Structure Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and costing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Material Management (MM).