How To Fix 5F305 - The total of distribution percentages exceeds 100%.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The total of distribution percentages exceeds 100%.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F305 - The total of distribution percentages exceeds 100%. ?

  The SAP error message 5F305 indicates that the total of distribution percentages in a particular transaction exceeds 100%. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to distribute costs or revenues across multiple cost centers, internal orders, or other objects, and the sum of the distribution percentages you have entered is greater than 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Entries: The most common cause is that the user has entered distribution percentages that, when summed, exceed 100%. For example, if you have three cost centers and you enter 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total is 110%, which triggers this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as miscalculating or misplacing decimal points, can lead to this issue.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the SAP system may lead to unexpected behavior in percentage calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Distribution Percentages: Check the distribution percentages you have entered. Ensure that the total equals exactly 100%. Adjust the percentages as necessary.
  Recalculate Percentages: If you are distributing costs based on certain criteria, recalculate the percentages to ensure they are accurate and sum to 100%.
  Use Decimal Points Correctly: If you are using decimal points, ensure they are placed correctly. For example, entering 0.5 instead of 50% (which is 50/100) can help avoid exceeding 100%.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to distribute costs correctly, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who is experienced in financial transactions within SAP.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be a configuration problem, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to cost distribution, such as KSU5 (for internal orders) or KSV5 (for cost centers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in cost distribution are adequately trained on how to enter percentages correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.