How To Fix K3040 - Costing var. & not intended for cost estimate without qty structure

K3040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Costing var. & not intended for cost estimate without qty structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3040 - Costing var. & not intended for cost estimate without qty structure ?

  The SAP error message K3040 ("Costing variant & not intended for cost estimate without qty structure") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a cost estimate for a material or product using a costing variant that is not configured to handle cost estimates without a quantity structure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that does not have a bill of materials (BOM) or routing defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant you are using is set up to require a quantity structure (BOM and routing) for cost estimates. If the material does not have a BOM or routing, the system cannot perform the cost estimate.
  Material Master Data: The material you are trying to cost may not have the necessary master data (like BOM or routing) defined.
  Costing Type: The costing type associated with the costing variant may