How To Fix AJ648 - The reason categories specified for dynamic per.ctrl &1 do not match up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 648

• Message text: The reason categories specified for dynamic per.ctrl &1 do not match up

What causes this issue?

You have allocated basic categories <ZK>Determination of Current
Periods via Meter Reading Results</> and <ZK>Estimation of Meter
Reading Results in Billing</> to dynamic period control entry &v1&. You
cannot process these basic categories together.

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?

You must decide upon one of the basic categories:
If you want to store the estimated meter reading results, choose basic
category 'Determination of Current Periods via Meter Reading Results'.
If you do not want to store the estimated meter reading results, choose
basic category 'Estimation of Meter Reading Results in Billing'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ648 - The reason categories specified for dynamic per.ctrl &1 do not match up ?

  The SAP error message AJ648 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reason categories specified for dynamic planning control in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when the system expects certain configurations or settings to align but finds discrepancies.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The reason categories defined in the system for dynamic planning control do not match the expected categories for the specified planning version or scenario.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the planning version or the controlling area may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where the reason categories were incorrectly specified or not aligned with the existing configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for dynamic planning control in the SAP system. Ensure that the reason categories are correctly defined and match the expected values.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Controlling).
  
  
  
  Verify Reason Categories: Ensure that the reason categories used in your planning version are correctly set up and correspond to the categories defined in the controlling area.
  
  You can check the reason categories in the CO configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Version: If necessary, adjust the planning version to ensure it aligns with the reason categories that are currently set up in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to dynamic planning control and reason categories for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planning control functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to controlling and planning, such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KEPM (Profitability Analysis Planning).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.