How To Fix AJ728 - Discount type and category can only be entered for flat-rate scale prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Discount type and category can only be entered for flat-rate scale prices

What causes this issue?

During outline contract billing, discounts are determined based on total
consumption. These discounts are created in IS-U as flat-rate scale
prices using the master data generator.
During billing, a price amount with a pricing quantity is determined in
the variant <LS>COMPUT50</>. The result is updated as a factor.
The factor is used as a discount factor with variant <LS>LUMSUM02</> in
a subsequent step.

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?

Check your master data template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ728 - Discount type and category can only be entered for flat-rate scale prices ?

  The SAP error message AJ728 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of discount types and categories in relation to flat-rate scale prices. This error typically arises when you are trying to apply a discount type or category that is not compatible with the pricing conditions set for flat-rate scale prices.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Discount Type/Category: The discount type or category you are trying to use is not allowed for flat-rate scale prices. Flat-rate pricing typically requires specific discount configurations.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure or condition records may not be set up correctly to handle discounts for flat-rate pricing.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not have been maintained properly, leading to this error when trying to apply discounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Discount Configuration:
  
  Review the discount types and categories that you are trying to apply. Ensure that they are compatible with flat-rate scale prices.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and checking the settings under Sales and Distribution (SD) > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Adjust Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that the condition records for the pricing procedure are correctly maintained. You can check this using transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  Make sure that the condition types used for discounts are set up to work with flat-rate pricing.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types for discounts and that they are configured correctly.
  You can find this in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on how to configure discounts for flat-rate pricing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when applying discounts to flat-rate scale prices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering issues with pricing and discounts, consider additional training on SAP SD pricing procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AJ728 error and ensure that your discount configurations are compatible with flat-rate scale prices.