How To Fix AJ786 - Field &1 in discount/surcharge &2 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 786

• Message text: Field &1 in discount/surcharge &2 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ786 - Field &1 in discount/surcharge &2 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AJ786 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the discount or surcharge configuration for a specific field. This error typically arises during pricing calculations in sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions where discounts and surcharges are applied.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The discount or surcharge condition types may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer master, material master, or condition records) may have missing or incorrect entries related to discounts or surcharges.
  Condition Records: There may be missing condition records for the discount or surcharge in question.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the discount/surcharge may not be compatible with the pricing procedure or the specific transaction type being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ786 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the discount/surcharge condition types are correctly defined and included in the relevant pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the discount/surcharge in question.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Examine Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Analyze Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order is appropriate for the transaction.
  Ensure that the sequence of condition types in the pricing procedure is correct.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing calculation and identify where the inconsistency occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing and discounts/surcharges for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12 (Condition Records)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  V/08 (Pricing Procedure)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the AJ786 error in SAP.