How To Fix AJ273 - Specify a rate type that results in an appropriate unit of measurement

AJ273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Specify a rate type that results in an appropriate unit of measurement

What causes this issue?

You entered rate type &v1&. This rate type is used to find rate &v2&
during rate determination. The register operand of this rate has the
billing unit of measurement &v3&. The meter reading unit of measurement
&v4& of the register cannot be converted to this billing unit of
measurement. This error can also occur even if both units of
measurement are the same.

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?

Specify a rate type that results in a rate whose billing unit of
measurement that meets the criteria described in this
<DS:TX.ISU_BI_DIMENSION>note</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ273 - Specify a rate type that results in an appropriate unit of measurement ?

  The SAP error message AJ273, which states "Specify a rate type that results in an appropriate unit of measurement," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of rate types or the units of measurement associated with them.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type specified in the transaction does not correspond to a valid unit of measurement. This can happen if the rate type is not configured properly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The rate type may not be defined in the system, or it may not be linked to the appropriate unit of measurement.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as using a rate type that is not applicable for the specific transaction or context.
  Unit of Measurement Issues: The unit of measurement associated with the rate type may not be compatible with the expected