How To Fix AJ186 - Weighting key &1 not permissible with weighting procedure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Weighting key &1 not permissible with weighting procedure &2

What causes this issue?

Only user-defined weighting keys, that use the weighting of energy
feeding as a weighting procedure, can be used to calculate the weighted
average of temperature or air pressure in the gas area.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ186 - Weighting key &1 not permissible with weighting procedure &2 ?

  The SAP error message AJ186, which states "Weighting key &1 not permissible with weighting procedure &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost allocations or assessments. This error indicates that the specified weighting key is not valid for the given weighting procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Weighting Key: The weighting key specified in the transaction does not match the allowed keys for the selected weighting procedure.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the weighting procedure may not include the specified weighting key, or the key may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the weighting key or procedure entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Weighting Key and Procedure:
  
  Verify that the weighting key you are using is valid for the specified weighting procedure. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the weighting procedure in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the weighting key is included.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the relevant module (e.g., Controlling) and check the settings for the weighting procedure. Ensure that the weighting key is properly defined and permissible.
  If necessary, add the weighting key to the weighting procedure if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input values for any typographical errors. Ensure that the weighting key and procedure are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the weighting keys and procedures relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Weighting Procedures: These are used in SAP to determine how costs are allocated among different cost centers or internal orders based on certain criteria.
  Weighting Keys: These are specific identifiers that define how the weighting is applied in the allocation process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), KSU5 (for assessments), and KSV5 (for distribution) to navigate through the settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message AJ186 and ensure that your weighting keys and procedures are correctly configured in SAP.