How To Fix KJ486 - Line ID & contains breakdown structure values: Do not record quantities

KJ486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Line ID & contains breakdown structure values: Do not record quantities

What causes this issue?

In the valuation method, you sepcified in the <LS>Line ID costs</>
indicator and/or the <LS>Line ID revenue</> indicator that these line
IDs contain work breakdown structure values.
As a result, no quantities can be recorded on these line IDs.

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?

You have the following options:
Change the setting in the fields <LS>Line ID costs</> and/or <LS>Line
ID revenue</>.
Remove the unit of measure for line IDs in the assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ486 - Line ID & contains breakdown structure values: Do not record quantities ?

  The SAP error message KJ486 indicates that there is an issue with the line item in a breakdown structure (BDS) where quantities should not be recorded. This typically occurs in the context of project systems or internal orders where certain line items are configured to not allow quantity postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The line item in question may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for quantity entries. This is often set in the project definition or in the settings for the specific breakdown structure.
  Type of Cost Element: The cost element associated with the line item may be defined as a non-quantity based cost element, which means it does not support quantity postings.
  Project Type: The project type or the specific structure of the project may dictate that certain line items are not meant to have quantities recorded against them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the project or