How To Fix 6D161 - Total of percentage records greater than 100%; please change

6D161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Total of percentage records greater than 100%; please change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D161 - Total of percentage records greater than 100%; please change ?

  The SAP error message 6D161 indicates that the total of percentage records in a certain context (usually related to cost distribution, allocation, or planning) exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to allocate costs or resources based on percentage values, and the sum of those percentages exceeds the allowable limit of 100%.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentage values entered for different cost elements or distribution keys exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three cost centers with percentages of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which is invalid.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the allocation or distribution process may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Percentage Values: Check the percentage values entered for the relevant cost