How To Fix AJ789 - The time restriction in discount/surcharge &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 789

• Message text: The time restriction in discount/surcharge &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ789 - The time restriction in discount/surcharge &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AJ789, which states "The time restriction in discount/surcharge &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of pricing and discount/surcharge conditions in SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity periods of the discount or surcharge condition record.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity periods of the discount or surcharge conditions may overlap or conflict with each other.
  Incorrect Date Entries: The start and end dates for the discount or surcharge may not be set correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Validity Records: There may be missing records for certain periods that are expected to have discounts or surcharges.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records for the discount/surcharge in question.
  Ensure that the validity periods (start and end dates) do not overlap and are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: 
  
  If you find overlapping or incorrect dates, adjust them to ensure that each condition has a unique and non-overlapping validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: 
  
  Check the pricing procedure configuration in transaction V/08 to ensure that the condition types are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction VK11 to create or adjust condition records as necessary, ensuring that all required records are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  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 checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the AJ789 error message in SAP.