How To Fix AJ396 - Statistics group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Statistics group &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You use statistics group &v2& in step &v3& of billing schema &v1&.
However, this statistics group does not exist.

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 AJ396 - Statistics group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AJ396, which states "Statistics group &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when dealing with cost accounting and statistical key figures. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a statistics group that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistics group referenced in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect statistics group code or identifier.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the statistics group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining statistics groups (usually under Controlling or Cost Center Accounting).
  Ensure that the statistics group in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the statistics group in the transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the correct code is being used and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the statistics group was included and successfully imported.
  If it was not included, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the statistics group.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Create Statistics Group:
  
  If the statistics group does not exist and is required, you can create it using the appropriate configuration transaction (usually in the same area where you check for existing groups).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OKB9: Define Statistics Groups
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring statistics groups and understanding their role in cost accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO module expert for further investigation.