How To Fix CKTC046 - iPPE variant & has no unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKTC - Messages for Current Costing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: iPPE variant & has no unit of measure

What causes this issue?

This iPPE variant does not have any reference to the material master,
or not all necessary data has been entered in the material master. A
unit of measure is required in concurrent costing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either maintain the material master or enter a unit of measure in the
master data of concurrent costing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKTC046 - iPPE variant & has no unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CKTC046 indicates that there is an issue with the iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) variant not having a unit of measure (UoM) assigned to it. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to create or process a variant configuration in SAP, and the system requires a unit of measure to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The iPPE variant is defined without a unit of measure, which is necessary for the system to understand how to handle quantities related to that variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the variant or the material master data that lead to the absence of a unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the variant or the associated materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Unit of Measure:
  
  Go to the iPPE variant configuration in the SAP system.
  Check the settings for the variant and ensure that a valid unit of measure is assigned.
  If necessary, update the variant to include the appropriate unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the material master.
  If the material is a configurable material, ensure that the configuration settings are complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the iPPE variant to ensure that all required fields, including the unit of measure, are filled out correctly.
  If you are using a specific configuration profile, ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to iPPE and variant configuration for any additional guidance on setting up units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CU50 (Configuration Profile), or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or patches that may be applicable.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and variant configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration and iPPE.