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