How To Fix AJ488 - Rate determination for rate type &1 of rate category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Rate determination for rate type &1 of rate category &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

There is no rate determination for the following combination:
<DS:DE.TARIFART>Rate type</> &V1&
<DS:DE.TARIFTYP>Rate category</> &V2&
<DS:DE.TARIFNR>Rate</> &V3&
Start date &V4&

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 AJ488 - Rate determination for rate type &1 of rate category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AJ488 indicates that the system is unable to find a rate determination for a specified rate type and rate category. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or cost calculations, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the rate type and rate category have not been configured in the system. This means that the necessary rates for the specified combination do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Rate Type/Category: The rate type or category being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction or configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from finding the appropriate rates.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the rate determination settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for rate determination