How To Fix AH255 - Enter a rate category from division &1 as the reference

AH255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Enter a rate category from division &1 as the reference

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a rate category for division &v1&. As the reference,
you have specified a rate category which does not belong to division
&v1&.

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?

Specify a rate category as the reference that belongs to division &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH255 - Enter a rate category from division &1 as the reference ?

  The SAP error message AH255, which states "Enter a rate category from division &1 as the reference," typically occurs in the context of pricing or rate determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with conditions related to pricing or cost calculations.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Rate Category: The system expects a specific rate category to be entered for a particular division, but it is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or rate determination settings that does not align with the expected input for the division in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the system not being able to find a valid rate category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH255 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Category:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid rate category that corresponds to the division specified in the