How To Fix AJ205 - Rate &1 has division &2; rate category &3 has division &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Rate &1 has division &2; rate category &3 has division &4

What causes this issue?

Only combinations of rate type, rate category, and rate with the same
division may be used in rate determination.

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?

Please select a suitable rate

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ205 - Rate &1 has division &2; rate category &3 has division &4 ?

  The SAP error message AJ205 indicates a mismatch in the division of rates between different rate categories in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or cost allocation in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  The error message AJ205 is triggered when:
  
  There is a discrepancy between the divisions assigned to different rate categories.
  For example, if you have a rate category that is assigned to a specific division (e.g., Division 1) and you try to use a rate from another category that is assigned to a different division (e.g., Division 2), the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Categories: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the rate categories involved. Ensure that the divisions assigned to each rate category are consistent and appropriate for the transactions you are processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Division Assignments:
  
  If necessary, adjust the division assignments for the rate categories so that they match. This may involve changing the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the transaction. Ensure that the division settings are correct and consistent across all relevant master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., CO, SD) for more detailed guidance on rate categories and divisions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check table definitions) to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables that store rate category and division information, such as T006 (Units of Measure) or T006A (Units of Measure: Division).
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the rate calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AJ205 error in your SAP system.