How To Fix AJ842 - Grouping type &1 installation role &2: Distribution-relevant indicator &3

AJ842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Grouping type &1 installation role &2: Distribution-relevant indicator &3

What causes this issue?

One of the following situations has occurred when allocating
<DS:DE.INSTROLE>installation role</> &v2& to <DS:DE.INSTGRTYPE>grouping
type</> &v1&:
The field <DS:DE.DISTREL>Distribution-Relevant</> is selected but data
exchange has not been defined.
The field <LS>Distribution-Relevant</> is not selected but data exchange
has been defined.
The field <LS>Distribution-Relevant</> contains the value &v3&.

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 AJ842 - Grouping type &1 installation role &2: Distribution-relevant indicator &3 ?

  The SAP error message AJ842 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the grouping type and installation role in the context of distribution-relevant indicators. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with the configuration of master data in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  The error message AJ842 indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the configuration of the grouping type, installation role, and the distribution-relevant indicator. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The grouping type or installation role may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant customizing tables that link the grouping type and installation role to the distribution-relevant indicator.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to this error when trying to process or access certain functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ842 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the