How To Fix AJ206 - Rate &1 has billing class &2; rate category &3 has billing class &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 206

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

What causes this issue?

Only combinations of rate category and rate with the same billing class
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 AJ206 - Rate &1 has billing class &2; rate category &3 has billing class &4 ?

  The SAP error message AJ206 indicates a mismatch in billing classes between the rate and the rate category in the context of billing or pricing in SAP. This error typically arises in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with rate determination for billing purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message AJ206 is triggered when:
  
  The billing class of the rate (denoted as &1) does not match the billing class of the rate category (denoted as &3).
  The system expects the billing classes to be compatible for the rate to be applied correctly, but they are not.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RE80 (Rate Maintenance) or RE90 (Rate Category Maintenance) to review the configuration of the rates and rate categories.
  Ensure that the billing classes assigned to the rate and the rate category are compatible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Billing Classes:
  
  If the billing classes are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the rate or rate category configuration.
  Make sure that the billing class of the rate matches the billing class of the rate category that is being used.
  
  
  
  Review Rate Determination:
  
  Check the rate determination procedure to ensure that the correct rates and categories are being selected based on the billing class.
  You can use transaction EEDM to review the rate determination settings.
  
  
  
  Test Billing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test billing run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to billing classes and rate determination for further insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Billing Class: This is a classification that determines how a rate is applied in billing. It can affect pricing, discounts, and other billing-related processes.
  Rate Category: This categorizes rates based on specific criteria, such as customer type or service type, and is used in conjunction with billing classes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RE80: Rate Maintenance
  RE90: Rate Category Maintenance
  EEDM: Rate Determination
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AJ206 error in your SAP system.