How To Fix AH246 - Rate &1 has no rate steps

AH246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Rate &1 has no rate steps

What causes this issue?

Rate $V1$ contains no steps and may therefore not be used in schema.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AH246 - Details

• The SAP error message AH246, which states "Rate &1 has no rate steps," typically occurs in the context of pricing or rate determination in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance). This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined rate steps for a specific rate type, which is necessary for calculating prices or costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rate Steps: The primary cause of this error is that the specified rate type (indicated by &1) does not have any associated rate steps defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the rate type has not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the absence of rate steps.
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type being referenced may not be the correct one for the transaction