How To Fix AH893 - Reference value &1 does not have reference value type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Reference value &1 does not have reference value type &4

What causes this issue?

Variant &v2& has variant type &v3&. However, only reference value
operands with <DS:DE.BZGART>type</> &v4& are supported for these
variants.

System Response

The rate is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Please use a suitable operand.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH893 - Reference value &1 does not have reference value type &4 ?

  The SAP error message AH893 indicates that there is an issue with a reference value in the system. Specifically, it means that the reference value you are trying to use does not have the expected reference value type associated with it. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of master data, transactions, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reference Value: The reference value you are trying to use may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Mismatched Reference Value Type: The reference value type expected by the system does not match the type of the reference value you are providing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the reference values being used.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Value: Verify that the reference value you are using exists in the system and is correctly defined.
  Verify Reference Value Type: Ensure that the reference value type associated with the reference value matches what the system expects. You may need to check the configuration settings related to reference values.
  Review Configuration: If applicable, review the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the context in which the error occurs.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to look into specific transaction codes related to the module you are working with (e.g., MM for Material Management, SD for Sales and Distribution).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AH893 error and implement a solution to resolve it.