How To Fix 88058 - Enter a splitting percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Enter a splitting percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88058 - Enter a splitting percentage ?

  The SAP error message 88058, "Enter a splitting percentage," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cost splitting or allocation in SAP modules like Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system requires a percentage value to be entered for splitting costs or revenues among different cost centers, profit centers, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a splitting percentage in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require a splitting percentage for certain transactions, and the necessary fields are not filled out.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being processed may require a splitting percentage due to its nature (e.g., internal orders, cost centers).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Splitting Percentage: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the splitting percentage and enter a valid percentage value (e.g., 50%).
  Ensure that the total of all splitting percentages adds up to 100% if multiple entries are required.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO) to see if the requirement for a splitting percentage can be adjusted.
  Ensure that the necessary fields are set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Consult SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are working with, as different transactions may have unique requirements.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to help them understand when and how to enter splitting percentages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes, such as KO01 (Create Internal Order), FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), or others that involve cost allocation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88058 and proceed with your transaction in SAP.