How To Fix AH064 - Div. cat. &1 of div. &2 does not match div. cat. &3 of price class &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Div. cat. &1 of div. &2 does not match div. cat. &3 of price class &4

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.division_category>division category</> of the
<DS:GLOS.division>division</> entered does not correspond to the
division category which has been allocated to the specified price as a
price class.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a division which corresponds to this division category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH064 - Div. cat. &1 of div. &2 does not match div. cat. &3 of price class &4 ?

  The SAP error message AH064 indicates a mismatch in the division category of a material or product in relation to its price class. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and material master data management within SAP, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  The error message AH064 occurs when there is a discrepancy between the division category assigned to a material and the division category expected based on the price class. Specifically, the error message breaks down as follows:
  
  Div. cat. &1: The division category of the material being processed.
  Div. &2: The division associated with the material.
  Div. cat. &3: The division category expected based on the price class.
  Price class &4: The price class that is being referenced.
  
  This mismatch can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The division category assigned to the material may not align with the division category defined for the price class.
  Price Class Configuration: The price class may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an expectation that does not match the material's division category.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of divisions or price classes, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH064 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the division category assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the division category is correct and corresponds to the intended division.
  
  
  
  Review Price Class Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the price class in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for pricing and ensure that the division categories are correctly defined for the price class.
  
  
  
  Update Material or Price Class:
  
  If you find that the division category of the material is incorrect, you may need to update it (transaction code MM02).
  Alternatively, if the price class is incorrect, you may need to adjust the configuration or create a new price class that aligns with the material's division category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to material master data and pricing configuration to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to material master data and pricing configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AH064 error in SAP.