How To Fix AJ008 - The division category &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The division category &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ008 - The division category &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AJ008, which states "The division category &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the division category specified in the transaction or configuration is not allowed or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Division Category: The division category specified in the transaction may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the particular asset or transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not include the specified division category, or it may not be properly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The asset master data may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the division category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Division Category: Verify the division category being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid category defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: 
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset