How To Fix AH236 - Specify sub-transactions for variant &1


AH236 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 236

  • Message text: Specify sub-transactions for variant &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    Variant &V1& generates billing line items relevant to posting. This
    rate step therefore requires four sub-transactions:
    A debit and a credit sub-transaction for the billing line items
    A debit and a credit sub-transaction for the budget billing items
    (simulated billing line items used to determine the budget billing
    amount).

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    The rate cannot be saved.

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain the missing values, or delete this rate step.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH236 - Specify sub-transactions for variant &1 ?
    The SAP error message AH236, which states "Specify sub-transactions for variant &1," typically occurs in the context of transaction variants in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects you to define sub-transactions for a specific variant, but they have not been specified.
    
    Cause: Missing Sub-Transactions: The variant you are trying to use does not have any sub-transactions defined. Sub-transactions are necessary for the variant to function correctly. Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the transaction variant was configured, leading to the absence of required sub-transactions. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the sub-transactions associated with the variant.
    Solution: Define Sub-Transactions: Go to the transaction code for maintaining variants (e.g., SHD0 for transaction variants). Select the variant in question (in this case, &1). Check if sub-transactions are defined. If not, you will need to create or assign the necessary sub-transactions to the variant. Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration

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