How To Fix 72163 - Total of percentage values for transfer/compensation greater than 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Total of percentage values for transfer/compensation greater than 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72163 - Total of percentage values for transfer/compensation greater than 100 ?

  The SAP error message 72163, which states "Total of percentage values for transfer/compensation greater than 100," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with allocations, transfers, or compensations in SAP systems. This error indicates that the sum of the percentage values assigned to various components exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentage values assigned to different accounts or cost centers exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three accounts with percentages of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the allocation or transfer process may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Percentage Values: Check the percentage values assigned to the relevant accounts or cost centers.