How To Fix AJ593 - Step &1: Variant category &2 is not valid

AJ593 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Step &1: Variant category &2 is not valid

What causes this issue?

Certain variant programs are not permitted in a billing schema
depending on whether or not the <DS:DE.DYNPERSCHEMA>Dynamic period
control</> field is selected:
If the field is selected, you may not use any variants from category
09.
If the field is not selected, you may not use any variants from
category 14.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ593 - Step &1: Variant category &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message AJ593, which states "Step &1: Variant category &2 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with variant management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or process the specified variant category for a particular step in a process, such as a variant configuration or a report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Variant Category: The variant category specified in the process does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the variant management or the specific step being executed.
  Data Inconsistency: The data associated with the variant category may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified variant category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Category: Verify that the variant category specified in the error message is valid and exists in the