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 in the relevant module (e.g., SPRO for CO or SD).
  Verify that the rate type and rate category are correctly defined and that the necessary rates are maintained.
  Ensure that the rate determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Rates:
  
  If the rates are missing, you will need to create or maintain the rates for the specified rate type and category.
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for CO) or relevant transactions in SD to maintain the rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the rate type and category are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the rate determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring rate determination for your particular scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBY6 (for maintaining rates in CO), or other related transactions based on your specific module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AJ488 error and implement a solution to resolve it.