How To Fix O4206 - Calculation type ' ' not allowed for rate based calculation

O4206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Calculation type ' ' not allowed for rate based calculation

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set the calculation type for this term item to <(>
<<)>SPACE>, although the indicator for ratebased calculation is
switched on (Formula header).

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?

Choose one of the values: 1, 2, or 3, which are allowed when the
indicator for rate-based calculation is switched on (Formula header) or
switch off the indicator for rate-based calculation on formula header.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4206 - Calculation type ' ' not allowed for rate based calculation ?

  The SAP error message O4206, which states "Calculation type ' ' not allowed for rate based calculation," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the calculation type used in a rate-based calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Calculation Type: The error often arises when the calculation type is not defined or is incorrectly set in the configuration. This can happen if the calculation type is left blank or if an invalid calculation type is being referenced.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the controlling area or the specific cost element may not be properly configured to allow for the intended calculation type.
  Incompatibility: The calculation type being used may not be compatible with the rate-based calculation method being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calculation Type: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate