How To Fix 88053 - Splitting total of & % is not consistent; correct to 100%

88053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Splitting total of & % is not consistent; correct to 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88053 - Splitting total of & % is not consistent; correct to 100% ?

  The SAP error message 88053, which states "Splitting total of & % is not consistent; correct to 100%," typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or distribution processes, such as when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the percentages assigned to a particular allocation do not sum up to 100%, which is a requirement for the system to process the allocation correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the percentages assigned to different cost elements or accounts do not add up to 100%. For example, if you have three cost elements with percentages of 30%, 40%, and 20%, the total is 90%, which is not valid.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the allocation setup can lead to incorrect percentages.
  
  
  Changes in Allocation Structure: If the allocation structure has been modified (e.g., adding or removing cost elements) without adjusting the percentages