How To Fix AJ470 - There is no executable schema step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 470

• Message text: There is no executable schema step

What causes this issue?

No executable schema step is available for billing.
This error can occur when you have defined <DS:DE.OPTIONAL>optional</>
schema steps in the rates for billing.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Make sure that at least one of the optional schema steps is executed
during billing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ470 - There is no executable schema step ?

  The SAP error message AJ470 ("There is no executable schema step") typically occurs in the context of SAP's batch processing or job scheduling, particularly when dealing with the SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or the SAP Business Workflow.
  Cause:
  The error message AJ470 indicates that the system is unable to find an executable step in the schema that is supposed to be executed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Schema Configuration: The schema may not be properly defined or may be missing steps that are required for execution.
  Incorrect Job Definition: The job or process that is being executed may not have been defined correctly, leading to missing executable steps.
  Changes in the Schema: If the schema was modified (e.g., steps were deleted or renamed), it may lead to this error if the job is still referencing the old schema.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the schema or its steps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ470 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 or SE11 and check the schema definition.
  Ensure that all necessary steps are defined and that they are marked as executable.
  
  
  
  Review Job Definition:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the job logs and see if there are any additional error messages that provide more context.
  Verify the job definition in transaction SM36 to ensure that it is correctly set up and points to the right schema.
  
  
  
  Update or Restore Schema:
  
  If the schema has been modified, consider restoring it to a previous version or updating it to include the missing steps.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the schema and its components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific schema you are working with to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SM36 (Job Definition).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message AJ470 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on schema configuration and job scheduling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AJ470 error and implement a solution to resolve it.