How To Fix AH290 - Schema &1: rate step for schema step &2 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Schema &1: rate step for schema step &2 missing

What causes this issue?

Schema &V1& contains a step with logical rate step number &V2&. No
appropriate rate step was found for this number. There is an
inconsistency with tables ESCHS and ETRFV.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH290 - Schema &1: rate step for schema step &2 missing ?

  The SAP error message AH290 indicates that there is a missing rate step in a specific schema step within the context of pricing or condition records. This error typically arises in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition types and schemas in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A pricing schema is defined, but one of the steps in that schema does not have a corresponding rate step defined.
  The schema step referenced in the error message is expected to have a rate step that determines how the pricing is calculated, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition types associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH290 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Pricing Schema:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for Sales and Distribution) or M/08 (for Materials Management) to view the pricing procedure.
  Identify the schema step mentioned in the error message and check if it has a corresponding rate step.
  
  
  
  Define the Missing Rate Step:
  
  If the rate step is missing, you need to define it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the relevant pricing procedure and adding the missing rate step.
  Ensure that the condition type associated with the step is correctly configured and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Condition Types:
  
  Ensure that the condition types used in the pricing procedure are correctly defined and activated.
  Verify that the condition records for these types are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Create a sales order or a purchase order to see if the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (SD)
  M/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (MM)
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to pricing procedures and the AH290 error.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AH290 error in your SAP system.