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

AJ205 - Overview

• 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

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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