How To Fix AJ035 - Discount type &1 for discount &2 is not permitted in the variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Discount type &1 for discount &2 is not permitted in the variant

What causes this issue?

The variant you have specified requires discounts of a certain discount
type. However, the corresponding discount has a different discount
type. Processing was canceled for this reason.
This constellation is caught in the billing master data and should not
have occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the correct discount was allocated to the discount
operand in the variant.
Report the error to SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ035 - Discount type &1 for discount &2 is not permitted in the variant ?

  The SAP error message AJ035 indicates that there is an issue with the discount type specified in a variant for a discount condition. This error typically arises in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when working with sales documents, pricing conditions, or discounts.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Discount Type: The discount type specified in the pricing variant is not allowed for the particular discount condition. This could be due to configuration settings in the pricing procedure.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to allow the specified discount type for the given condition.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrectly maintained condition records for the discount type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pricing procedure (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and ensure that the discount type is allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Check the condition types associated with the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the discount type you are trying to use is included in the pricing procedure and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to maintain or check the condition records for the discount type.
  Ensure that the condition records are correctly set up for the relevant sales area, customer, and material.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Settings:
  
  If you are using a variant for pricing, ensure that the variant is correctly configured to include the necessary discount types.
  You can check the variant settings in the pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the discount types and their allowed configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  VK11: Create condition record
  VK12: Change condition record
  VK13: Display condition record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to discount types and pricing procedures.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, ensure that it does not interfere with the standard pricing logic.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) for further assistance.