How To Fix 5U063 - Sum of work percentage is less than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Sum of work percentage is less than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U063 - Sum of work percentage is less than 100% ?

  The SAP error message 5U063: Sum of work percentage is less than 100% typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or resource assignments.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the total percentage of work assigned to the various components of a project (such as tasks, activities, or resources) does not add up to 100%. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Assignments: Not all tasks or resources have been assigned a work percentage.
  Incorrect Input: The percentages entered for tasks or resources may not total 100%.
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the project management module that require a total of 100% for work distribution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Work Assignments:
  
  Go to the project or WBS element where the error occurred.
  Check all assigned tasks or resources and their respective work percentages.
  Ensure that the sum of all work percentages equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages:
  
  If you find that the total is less than 100%, adjust the percentages of the tasks or resources accordingly.
  If there are tasks that do not require a percentage, consider removing them or setting their percentage to zero.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Assignments:
  
  If there are tasks or resources that should have been assigned a percentage but were not, add the necessary assignments to ensure the total reaches 100%.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the project management module to ensure that the requirement for a total of 100% is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the project management module you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to navigate and make necessary adjustments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to project assignments and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U063 and ensure that your project work percentages are correctly configured.