How To Fix AH328 - Variant &1 is not permissible for rate &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Variant &1 is not permissible for rate &2

What causes this issue?

The variant is not permisible for one of the following reasons:
The variant calculates rental prices for devices and registers. It can
only be used in rates that are permissible for devices or registers.
The variant executes a special type of update that is not relevant for
period-end billing rates.
The variant is not permissible for period-end billing rates.
The variant is only permissible for period-end billing rates.
In this case, variant &V1& is not permissible for rate &V2& for this
reason: &v3&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH328 - Variant &1 is not permissible for rate &2 ?

  The SAP error message AH328, which states "Variant &1 is not permissible for rate &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing procedures or condition types in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Variant: The error indicates that the variant specified (represented by &1) is not allowed for the specified rate (represented by &2). This could be due to:
  
  The variant not being defined for the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  The variant being inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition records that do not allow the combination of the specified variant and rate.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may not be set up correctly to support the specified variant and rate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pricing procedures and condition types in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Verify that the variant is correctly defined and permissible for the specified rate.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for the specific condition type and ensure that the variant is included and active.
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and modify condition records.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly set up to use the specified variant and rate.
  Check if the customer or material is assigned to the correct pricing group or condition type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and condition types for additional insights on permissible variants and rates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (Display Condition), and V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect pricing behavior.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and conditions.