How To Fix KJ245 - The costing lot size is zero. Check the cost estimate

KJ245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 245

• Message text: The costing lot size is zero. Check the cost estimate

What causes this issue?

The costing lot size is zero. This cost estimate cannot be used for
<DS:GLOS.WIP-Ermittlung>WIP calculation</>.

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?

Check the data in the cost estimate, and inform your system
administrator if necessary.
<DS:TRAN.CK13N>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ245 - The costing lot size is zero. Check the cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KJ245, which states "The costing lot size is zero. Check the cost estimate," typically occurs during the cost estimation process in SAP, particularly when dealing with product costing in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the costing lot size for a material or product is set to zero, which is not valid for cost estimation purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Costing Lot Size Configuration: The costing lot size is defined in the material master or in the cost estimate itself. If it is set to zero, the system cannot calculate costs because it does not have a valid quantity to work with.
  Missing Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to a zero costing lot size.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may not be configured correctly, leading to issues with the costing lot