How To Fix AJ837 - Grouping type &1 has distribution type &2

AJ837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Grouping type &1 has distribution type &2

What causes this issue?

<DS:DE.DISTTYPE>Distribution type</> &v2& has been allocated to the
<DS:DE.INSTGRTYPE>grouping type</> &v1&. However, there is no
corresponding <DS:DE.INSTROLE>installation role</>, which has the
<DS:DE.DISTREL>Distribution-Relevant</> field selected.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ837 - Grouping type &1 has distribution type &2 ?

  The SAP error message AJ837 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping type and distribution type in the context of asset accounting. Specifically, it suggests that the grouping type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified distribution type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Grouping and Distribution Types: The grouping type you are using (denoted as &1) does not support the distribution type (denoted as &2) you have selected. This can happen if the configuration settings in the system do not align with the requirements for the asset accounting process you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the Customizing settings for asset classes, grouping types, and distribution types.
  Data Entry Errors: The error may also arise from incorrect data entry during the transaction, where the user selects an incompatible combination of grouping and distribution types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings