How To Fix AJ373 - Temperature extra indic. only poss. for thermal gas billing 01 and 02

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Temperature extra indic. only poss. for thermal gas billing 01 and 02

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Temp. extra</> (Temperature extra) field is required in those
cases when <ZH>no</> temperature component is calculated explicitly
since the meter already compensates for temperature, but the
temperature must still be available for calculating
temperature-dependent components such as the gas law deviation factor.
This applies only when thermal gas billing is 01 or 02.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ373 - Temperature extra indic. only poss. for thermal gas billing 01 and 02 ?

  The SAP error message AJ373, which states "Temperature extra indic. only possible for thermal gas billing 01 and 02," typically occurs in the context of gas billing processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the system is trying to process temperature-related data in a billing scenario that does not support it.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to use temperature extra indicators in a billing type that is not configured to handle them. In SAP IS-U, thermal gas billing types 01 and 02 are specifically designed to accommodate temperature adjustments, while other billing types may not support this feature.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Type: Verify the billing type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is either billing type 01 or 02, which are designed to handle temperature extra indicators.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you need to use temperature adjustments but are using a different billing type, consider changing the billing type to one that supports temperature extra indicators. This may involve configuration changes in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the relevant contracts and installations is correctly set up to support thermal gas billing. This includes checking the settings for temperature indicators.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configurations and settings required for thermal gas billing.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the billing process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the billing process are trained on the specific requirements and configurations for thermal gas billing in SAP IS-U.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AJ373 error and ensure that your gas billing processes function correctly.