How To Fix AJ180 - Output operand &1 in step &2 does not correspond to deletion operand &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Output operand &1 in step &2 does not correspond to deletion operand &3

What causes this issue?

You use operand &v1& as an output operand in schema step &v2&.
Therefore, this step updates the deletion variant of step &v4&.
You specified a different operand (&v3&) as the
<DS:DE.DELOPERAND>deletion operand</> or you did not specify a deletion
operand at all. This is not permitted.

System Response

The schema is not consistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Please use operand &v3& as the deletion operand in step &v2&, or leave
the field blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ180 - Output operand &1 in step &2 does not correspond to deletion operand &3 ?

  The SAP error message AJ180 indicates a mismatch between the output operand and the deletion operand in a specific step of a process, typically related to the configuration of a calculation schema in the context of pricing or cost calculation. This error often arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other cost objects.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The output operand defined in the calculation schema does not match the deletion operand expected in the step. This can happen if the configuration of the calculation schema has been altered or if there are inconsistencies in the settings.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of operands in the calculation schema may not be correctly set up, leading to this error when the system tries to process a transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calculation Schema: Review the calculation schema configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the output operand and deletion operand are correctly defined and correspond to each other.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Order Management -> Define Calculation Schema).
  Verify the settings for the specific step mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust Operand Assignments: If there are discrepancies in the operand assignments, correct them to ensure that the output and deletion operands align properly.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction data that triggered the error. Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly formatted.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes by reprocessing the transaction that caused the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP expert to understand the specific requirements for the calculation schema in your context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for internal orders) or KOB1 (for cost center accounting) to analyze the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AJ180 error in your SAP system.