How To Fix AH693 - Gas procedure &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Gas procedure &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.THGVER>gas procedure</> you have specified does not
correspond to the technical description of the register and is
therefore not permissible.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

To select a suitable gas procedure, display the possible entries (F4).
If the gas procedure you wish to select is not proposed, note the
following selection criteria:
The <DS:DE.AKLASSE>billing class</> and <DS:DE.GASABART>type of gas
billing</> are determined from the <DS:DE.TARIFTYP>rate category</>
currently allocated to the installation. All gas procedures with this
billing class and gas billing type not marked as inactive are included
in a preselection.
In the <DS:DE.E_ZUZVER>volume correction factor procedure</> the
appropriate gas procedure is then checked to see if the
<DS:DE.NENNBEL>nominal load</> and the <DS:DE.MESSDRCK>measured
pressure</> of the device/register are also in the areas defined there
for the nominal load or measured pressure. In addition, the use of the
factors for thermal gas billing in the volume correction factor (which
you specify in the <DS:DE.THGBER>Therm.gas bill.</> field) must
correspond to that which is specified in the register.
A gas procedure is not permissible unless it meets all these
requirements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH693 - Gas procedure &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AH693, which states "Gas procedure &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of gas measurement and billing processes within the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that a specific gas procedure (identified by &1) is not allowed or recognized in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Gas Procedure: The gas procedure specified may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the current transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain gas procedures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified gas procedure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the gas procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Gas Procedure Definition:
  
  Verify that the gas procedure specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the gas procedure settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the gas procedure is allowed for the specific business processes you are working with. This may involve checking the configuration for gas billing, measurement, and related processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to execute the gas procedure. This may involve reviewing user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the master data (e.g., customer master, contract accounts) and transaction data (e.g., measurement documents) to ensure there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the gas procedure and its permitted usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ISU_MAINTAIN for managing gas procedures and SE11 for checking table definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error AH693 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.