How To Fix 6D331 - Apportionment unit for directly assigned costs, % must be 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Apportionment unit for directly assigned costs, % must be 100

What causes this issue?

The apportionment unit &v1& is defined for directly assigned costs.
Therefore a percentage rate not equal to 100% is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D331 - Apportionment unit for directly assigned costs, % must be 100 ?

  The SAP error message 6D331 indicates that there is an issue with the apportionment unit for directly assigned costs in a cost allocation process. Specifically, it states that the percentage for the apportionment must equal 100%. This error typically arises in the context of cost center accounting or internal order management when trying to allocate costs.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The total percentage of the apportionment units for the costs being allocated does not sum up to 100%. This can happen if:
  
  The percentages entered for different cost centers or orders do not add up to 100%.
  There are missing entries or miscalculations in the percentage fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the cost allocation settings in SAP, leading to incorrect expectations for the percentage distribution.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentages being inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Percentage Entries: Review the entries for the apportionment units. Ensure that the total percentage for all directly assigned costs sums to 100%. If there are multiple cost centers or orders involved, verify that their individual percentages are correctly calculated.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the settings for cost allocation are correctly defined.
  
  
  Re-enter Data: If the error is due to data entry, correct the entries in the relevant transaction or document. Make sure to double-check the calculations.
  
  
  Use SAP Reports: Utilize SAP reports to analyze the cost allocation and identify where the discrepancies in percentages may be occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like KSU5 (for cost center allocations) or KO88 (for order settlement).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to cost allocations, as restrictions may prevent you from correcting the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting/Controlling) for further assistance.