How To Fix AJ677 - Meter reading unit does not match rate category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Meter reading unit does not match rate category

What causes this issue?

The data in the <ZH>Estim. in Bill.</> field of meter reading unit &v1&
does not match rate category &v2& of the installation. This may have
been caused by the following:
If the installation is not billed with dynamic period control, you may
not enter a meter reading unit that has meter reading dates to be
estimated in billing.
If the installation is billed with dynamic period control, the content
of field <ZH>Dyn.per.control</> of the rate category in table <ZH>Basic
categories for dynamic period control</> must be allocated to a
suitable basic category:
If it has been defined in the meter reading unit that billing is to
estimate the results for meter reading dates, you must enter a value in
the rate category in the <ZH>Dyn.per.control</> field. This value must
point towards basic category <ZH>estimation of meter reading results in
billing</>.
If on the other hand the value entered in the rate category points
towards basic category <ZH>determination of current periods via meter
reading results</>, the <ZH>Estim. in Bill.</> field may be left blank
for meter reading dates in the meter reading unit that is allocated to
the rate category in the installation.

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?

Choose a meter reading unit that is suitable for the rate category.

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 AJ677 - Meter reading unit does not match rate category ?

  The SAP error message AJ677, which states "Meter reading unit does not match rate category," typically occurs in the context of utility billing or contract accounts in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the meter reading unit defined for a specific meter and the rate category that is being applied to that meter.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The meter reading unit (e.g., kWh, m³) defined for the meter does not correspond to the expected unit for the rate category assigned to the contract account or billing type.
  Incorrect Rate Category Assignment: The rate category may not be set up to handle the meter reading unit being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the meter readings or the configuration of the rate categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Meter Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code EL31 (Display Meter) and check the meter's configuration.
  Ensure that the meter reading unit is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Rate Category:
  
  Use transaction code EL02 (Display Rate Category) to check the configuration of the rate category.
  Ensure that the rate category is set up to accept the meter reading unit being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Meter Reading:
  
  If the meter reading was entered incorrectly, correct the meter reading using transaction code EL04 (Enter Meter Reading).
  
  
  
  Update Contract Account:
  
  Check the contract account associated with the meter to ensure that the correct rate category is assigned.
  Use transaction code EA01 (Display Contract Account) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to IS-U for any specific settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  EL31: Display Meter
  EL02: Display Rate Category
  EL04: Enter Meter Reading
  EA01: Display Contract Account
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP IS-U configuration guides for detailed instructions on setting up meters and rate categories.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AJ677 error in SAP.