How To Fix 5U003 - Allocation percentage allowed for work state only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Allocation percentage allowed for work state only

What causes this issue?

The allocation percent is only allowed when the resident indicator is
'B' or 'W'. Resident states with an indicator of 'R' are defined only
as a residence and designates that there is no work assignment for the
employee within that state; therefore, the percentage of work
(allocation percent) is not applicable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U003 - Allocation percentage allowed for work state only ?

  The SAP error message 5U003: Allocation percentage allowed for work state only typically occurs in the context of project management or resource allocation within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the allocation percentage of resources or costs that are being assigned to a particular work state or activity.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  Invalid Allocation Percentage: The allocation percentage for a specific work state is set incorrectly. For example, if the allocation percentage exceeds 100% or is set to a value that is not permissible for the current work state.
  Work State Configuration: The work state may not be configured to allow allocations in the way that is being attempted.
  Project Structure Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the project structure or hierarchy that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Percentages:
  
  Review the allocation percentages assigned to the work state in question. Ensure that they are within the acceptable range (typically between 0% and 100%).
  
  
  
  Review Work State Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the work state in the project. Ensure that it is set up to allow the type of allocation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Project Structure:
  
  If the project structure is causing the issue, consider revising the hierarchy or relationships between different work states or activities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP for detailed information on work state configurations and allocation rules.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in reviewing project structures, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to project allocations and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.