How To Fix AJ016 - Rate &1 is not in schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Rate &1 is not in schema &2

What causes this issue?

Rate &V1& has been determined during billing of the contract. However,
this rate is not contained in billing schema &V2&.

System Response

The contract cannot be billed.

How to fix this error?

If the rate is not desired, then change rate type, rate category or
rate determination in a way that this rate will no longer be
determined.
If the rate is desired, then include the rate in the billing schema.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ016 - Rate &1 is not in schema &2 ?

  The SAP error message AJ016, which states "Rate &1 is not in schema &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing or cost calculations within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified rate (denoted by &1) in the specified pricing schema (denoted by &2).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rate Definition: The specified rate has not been defined in the pricing schema. This could happen if the rate was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Schema Assignment: The pricing schema assigned to the transaction or master data may not include the specified rate.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing schema or the rate itself, such as incorrect settings or missing entries.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the system not being able to find the rate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pricing schema in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining rates and ensure that the rate &1 is defined in schema &2.
  
  
  
  Review Schema Assignment:
  
  Verify that the pricing schema assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., customer, material) includes the rate in question.
  If necessary, update the schema assignment to include the required rate.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the rate is missing, create it in the pricing schema.
  Ensure that all necessary conditions and calculations are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant objects (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that they are correctly set up to use the pricing schema.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on pricing schema configuration and condition maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AJ016 error and ensure that the necessary rates are correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.