How To Fix 72199 - Total of percentage rates greater than &1: please check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Total of percentage rates greater than &1: please check your entries

What causes this issue?

The total of the percentage rates for counting classes that are filled
without referencing a day rule is greater than &V1&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Counting classes should cover &V1& percent of an absence. Otherwise the
following problems may occur:
Inconsistencies may arise when the counting classes are evaluated in
the factoring block of the payroll schema (subschema xAL0).
Absences entered for public holidays will be over-compensated,
resulting in values that are too low or even negative values for public
holiday counting classes.)
There is a technical limitation due to the number field for absence
hours used for the counting classes: Depending on the length of the
payroll period, totals values that are too high can cause the field to
overflow and, consequently, payroll to terminate.
Check the other uses of the filled counting classes and adjust the
percentages as required. Instead of multiple use of counting classes,
consider using "Valuation Using Constants/Averages" instead.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72199 - Total of percentage rates greater than &1: please check your entries ?

  The SAP error message 72199, which states "Total of percentage rates greater than &1: please check your entries," typically occurs in scenarios where percentage values (such as tax rates, discount rates, or allocation percentages) exceed a specified limit. This limit is often set to 100% or another defined threshold, depending on the context of the transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Percentage Limit: The most common cause of this error is that the sum of the percentage rates entered in a particular field exceeds the allowed limit (e.g., 100%).
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have mistakenly entered incorrect values, leading to an incorrect total.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the system may not align with the expected values, causing discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entries: Review the percentage rates entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the total does not exceed the specified limit (e.g., 100%).
  Adjust Values: If the total exceeds the limit, adjust the individual percentage values so that their sum is within the acceptable range.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the expected values, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and you believe the configuration is incorrect, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to percentage calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Context: This error can occur in various transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or financial postings, where percentage rates are applicable.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter percentage values to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your percentage entries are valid.