How To Fix AJ379 - Statistics group &1 is inconsistent: field &2 is not permissible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Statistics group &1 is inconsistent: field &2 is not permissible

What causes this issue?

Statistics group &v1& contains an update rule in which the field name
&v2& is used. However, this field name is not permitted. The field name
is either not in the DDIC for table &v3& or it has an inappropriate
data type.
The following data types are permitted for update rules for quantities:
DEC
FLTP
INT1
INT2
INT4
NUMC
QUAN
The data type CURR is permitted for update rules for amounts.

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 AJ379 - Statistics group &1 is inconsistent: field &2 is not permissible ?

  The SAP error message AJ379 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the statistics group configuration. Specifically, it points out that a certain field (denoted as &2) is not permissible for the specified statistics group (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of managing statistics for cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The statistics group may have been configured incorrectly, or it may not support certain fields that are being referenced.
  Field Not Allowed: The field in question may not be valid for the specified statistics group due to business rules or system settings.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of the statistics group or the fields associated with it, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the statistics group in the SAP system. You can do this through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant section for controlling or statistics groups and verify that the configuration is correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Review Field Settings:
  
  Identify the field that is causing the issue and check if it is permissible for the specified statistics group. You may need to consult the documentation or SAP notes related to the specific statistics group.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Statistics Group:
  
  If the field is indeed not permissible, you may need to either remove the field from the configuration or change the statistics group to one that allows the field in question.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the statistics are being calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKEQ (for controlling area settings) or OKEE (for statistics groups) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on statistics groups and permissible fields.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AJ379 error and ensure that your statistics group is configured correctly.