How To Fix AJ204 - Rate type &1 and rate category &2 belong to different billing classes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Rate type &1 and rate category &2 belong to different billing classes

What causes this issue?

You attempted to define a rate determination for rate type &v1& and
rate category &v2&. This is not possible, however, because rate type
&v1& belongs to billing class &v3&, while rate category &v2& belongs to
billing class &v4&. You can only define a rate determination when the
billing class is identical.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ204 - Rate type &1 and rate category &2 belong to different billing classes ?

  The SAP error message AJ204 indicates that there is a mismatch between the rate type and the rate category in the billing process. Specifically, it means that the rate type and rate category you are trying to use belong to different billing classes, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Configuration: The rate type and rate category are configured in such a way that they belong to different billing classes. This can happen if the configuration settings in the SAP system are not aligned properly.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the rate type or rate category may not be set up correctly, leading to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong rate type or rate category is selected during the billing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both the rate type and rate category in the SAP system. Ensure