How To Fix /PM0/ABV_CHARGE_MSG002 - Charges category &2 in charges schedule &1 not known in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABV_CHARGE_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Charges category &2 in charges schedule &1 not known in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABV_CHARGE_MSG002 - Charges category &2 in charges schedule &1 not known in system ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABV_CHARGE_MSG002 indicates that there is an issue with the charge category in a charge schedule. Specifically, the message states that the charge category specified in the charge schedule is not recognized or known in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as project management, service management, or other areas where charges are applied.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Charge Category: The charge category specified in the charge schedule does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Configuration: The charge category may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary setup steps were not completed during system configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the charge category was recently created or modified in a different environment (e.g., development or quality assurance) and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the charge category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Charge Category: Check the charge category specified in the charge schedule for any typos or errors. Ensure that it matches the expected format and naming conventions.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the charge category is defined. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Project Management, Service Management).
  Create/Update Charge Category: If the charge category does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not configured correctly, update the configuration as needed.
  Transport Changes: If the charge category was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been moved to the production environment.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the charge category. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary objects, or SE80 for development objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to charge categories and charge schedules for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABV_CHARGE_MSG002.