How To Fix KQ546 - Enter a quantity structure type suitable for mixed costing

KQ546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Enter a quantity structure type suitable for mixed costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ546 - Enter a quantity structure type suitable for mixed costing ?

  The SAP error message KQ546, which states "Enter a quantity structure type suitable for mixed costing," typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when dealing with mixed costing scenarios in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific type of quantity structure that is compatible with mixed costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Costing Configuration: The error usually arises when the configuration for mixed costing is not set up correctly. Mixed costing allows for the combination of different costing methods (e.g., standard costing and moving average costing) for the same material.
  Missing Quantity Structure Type: The system expects a specific quantity structure type that is defined for mixed costing, but it may not have been entered or may be incorrect.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured to support mixed costing, or the relevant views (like costing view) may not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material