How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_MES006 - Contract &1, division &2: Weighting key &3 can be used only in div. &4

/SAPCE/IU_MES006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_MES -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Contract &1, division &2: Weighting key &3 can be used only in div. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MES006 - Contract &1, division &2: Weighting key &3 can be used only in div. &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MES006 indicates that there is an issue with the weighting key being used in a contract for a specific division. This error typically arises when the weighting key assigned to a contract is not valid for the division specified in the contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Weighting Key: The weighting key (&3) you are trying to use is not allowed for the division (&2) of the contract (&1). Each division may have specific weighting keys that are valid for it, and using an invalid one will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the weighting keys are not properly assigned to the divisions.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in data entry where the wrong weighting key was selected for the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Weighting Key Assignment: Verify the assignment of the weighting key to the division in the configuration settings. You can do