How To Fix 6P556 - Usage probab. total is greater than 100 for single-value characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Usage probab. total is greater than 100 for single-value characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P556 - Usage probab. total is greater than 100 for single-value characteristic ?

  The SAP error message 6P556 indicates that the total probability for a single-value characteristic exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where characteristics are used to define the attributes of data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the cumulative probability assigned to a single-value characteristic (like a characteristic in a planning model or a data model) exceeds 100%. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Probabilities for different values of a characteristic may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a total that exceeds 100%.
  Data Model Configuration: The configuration of the data model may not be set up correctly, causing the system to miscalculate the total probability.
  Multiple Entries: If there are multiple entries for the same characteristic, their probabilities may be summed up incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Probability Entries: Check the entries for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the sum of the probabilities for all possible values does not exceed 100%. Adjust the values as necessary.
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration: Review the configuration of the data model or planning model to ensure that it is set up correctly. Look for any settings that might affect how probabilities are calculated.
  
  
  Consolidate Entries: If there are multiple entries for the same characteristic, consider consolidating them to ensure that the total probability remains within the acceptable range.
  
  
  Validation: After making adjustments, validate the data to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can run a report or use transaction codes to check the integrity of the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on handling this specific error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the correct procedures for entering probabilities to prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.