How To Fix AJ096 - Division &1 is not permitted for billing objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Division &1 is not permitted for billing objects

What causes this issue?

Billing is only possible for installations of the following division
categories:
Electricity
Gas
Water
Waste water
District heating
Therefore, you can only use divisions from one of the specified
categories in the case of objects relevant to billing, such as
installations, operands, rates, and prices. However, division &v1& has
division category &V2& &V3&.

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?

Select an appropriate division.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ096 - Division &1 is not permitted for billing objects ?

  The SAP error message AJ096 "Division &1 is not permitted for billing objects" typically occurs in the context of billing and sales processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents, sales orders, or other related transactions. This error indicates that the division (a specific organizational unit in SAP) associated with the billing object is not allowed or not configured correctly for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Division Configuration: The division specified in the billing document or sales order may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the master data or organizational structure.
  Sales Area Settings: The sales area (which includes the division, sales organization, and distribution channel) may not be properly set up to allow the specified division for the billing object.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master data may not have the correct division assigned, leading to this error when trying to create or process billing documents.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorizations that prevent the use of certain divisions for specific billing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Division Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Ensure that the division is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the sales area associated with the billing document includes the division in question.
  Check the settings for the sales organization and distribution channel to ensure they are correctly configured to allow the division.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (Transaction XD03) and ensure that the correct division is assigned.
  Similarly, check the material master data (Transaction MM03) to ensure that the division is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified division. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  VF03 (Display Billing Document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the billing process can be completed successfully.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.