How To Fix 62436 - Service charge key "&" is unknown

62436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Service charge key "&" is unknown

What causes this issue?

You have entered service charge key "&V1&".
However the system does not recognize this service charge key.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a service charge key that the system recognizes. Press F4 for a
list of the service charge keys defined.
If the key you are looking for does not exist, inform your system
administrator.
Procedure for the system administrator
Check and correct the settings for the service charge key in
Customizing as required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62436 - Service charge key "&" is unknown ?

  The SAP error message "62436 Service charge key '&' is unknown" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified service charge key in the context of a transaction or configuration. This error can occur in various modules, such as SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP FI (Financial Accounting), where service charge keys are used to define specific charges or fees associated with transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The service charge key has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The service charge key entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Key: The service charge key exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service charge key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to verify if the service charge key exists.
  For example, in the case of SD, you can check the configuration under SPRO