How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC026 - Cost calculation is not possible; base quantity is zero

/PLMI/RCA_CALC026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Cost calculation is not possible; base quantity is zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC026 - Cost calculation is not possible; base quantity is zero ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC026 Cost calculation is not possible; base quantity is zero typically occurs in the context of cost calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with product costing or material valuation. This error indicates that the system is attempting to perform a cost calculation, but the base quantity required for the calculation is zero, which makes it impossible to compute the costs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The base quantity might not have been entered correctly in the relevant master data or transaction. This could be due to missing entries in the material master, bill of materials (BOM), or routing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing variant or costing run may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how quantities are derived.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a material that has not been fully defined or has been marked for deletion.
  Zero Quantity