How To Fix AJ640 - Billing schema already contains &1 steps

AJ640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Billing schema already contains &1 steps

What causes this issue?

You have inserted &V1& steps in the billing schema in the mean time.
Note that long billing schemas can have a negative effect on
performance.
INCLUDE ISU_BI_SCHEMA_LENGTH_INC OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ640 - Billing schema already contains &1 steps ?

  The SAP error message AJ640, which states "Billing schema already contains &1 steps," typically occurs when there is an attempt to add a step to a billing schema that already has that step defined. This can happen during the configuration of billing documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of billing types and their associated schemas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Step Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the billing schema you are trying to modify or create already includes the step you are attempting to add.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding or oversight in the configuration process, leading to attempts to define steps that are already present.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the schema definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Steps: Review the existing billing schema to confirm which steps are already defined. You can do this by navigating to the