How To Fix ER037 - Combination of division cat. &1 and billing class &2 occurs twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ER - IS-U regional structure

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Combination of division cat. &1 and billing class &2 occurs twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ER037 - Combination of division cat. &1 and billing class &2 occurs twice ?

  The SAP error message ER037 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the division category and billing class in the system. This error typically arises when there are duplicate entries in the configuration that link a specific division category to a billing class, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: There are multiple entries in the configuration that associate the same division category with the same billing class.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or customer may have been set up incorrectly, leading to conflicts in the billing process.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP system for billing and division categories may not be correctly defined, leading to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ER037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedure.
  Review the configuration for the division categories and billing classes to ensure there are no duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant materials or customers. Ensure that the division category and billing class are correctly assigned and do not conflict with other entries.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 for material master or VD03 for customer master to review the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the customizing settings to eliminate any overlaps or conflicts between division categories and billing classes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VD03 - Display Customer Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ER037 error in your SAP system.