Hello Oliver
1. i didn't understand why you are creating new application group .
2.You can assign the counter at the Ibase component level. there will be assignment block counter and you have the option to create new counter or you can insert existing counter there.
3. Did you already applied the note. because as per the description of the note.. I belive this error is coming because your counter is not assigned to any object.
Regards
Naresh