How To Fix AJ517 - You can only enter the RTP interface when interval counters are allowed

AJ517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 517

• Message text: You can only enter the RTP interface when interval counters are allowed

What causes this issue?

For rates, you can only enter an <DS:DE.E_RTPINTERFACE>RTP interface</>
in which the <DS:DE.USE_RTP>Permitted for interval meters</> field is
selected.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AJ517 - Details

• The SAP error message AJ517, "You can only enter the RTP interface when interval counters are allowed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the Real-Time Processing (RTP) interface, particularly in the area of logistics or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is configured in such a way that it does not allow the entry of RTP data because interval counters are not enabled. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system settings for the RTP interface may not be properly configured to allow interval counters.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the materials or processes may not be set up to support interval counters.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RTP interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ517 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the RTP interface in your