How To Fix >A353 - The total of the percentages does not equal 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: The total of the percentages does not equal 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A353 - The total of the percentages does not equal 100 ?

  The SAP error message A353: The total of the percentages does not equal 100 typically occurs in the context of defining allocation or distribution rules in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or similar financial transactions. This error indicates that the sum of the percentage values entered in a particular allocation or distribution setup does not equal 100%, which is a requirement for the system to process the allocation correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Entries: The most common cause is that the user has entered percentage values that do not sum up to 100%. For example, if you have three entries of 30%, 40%, and 20%, the total is 90%, which will trigger this error.
  Missing Entries: If there are missing entries that should contribute to the total, this can also lead to the error.
  Rounding Issues: Sometimes, rounding can cause the total to be slightly off from 100%, especially if percentages are calculated based on other values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entries: Review the percentage values entered in the allocation or distribution screen. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%.
  Adjust Percentages: If the total is less than or greater than 100%, adjust the individual percentages accordingly to ensure they sum to 100%.
  Add Missing Entries: If you have omitted any entries that should be included in the allocation, add them and ensure the total reaches 100%.
  Rounding Considerations: If rounding is causing the issue, consider adjusting the percentages to account for rounding errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to cost allocation, such as KSU5 (for cost center planning) or KSV5 (for internal order planning).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on how to set up allocation percentages correctly.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in entering these percentages are trained on the importance of ensuring that totals equal 100% and how to check their entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your allocation or distribution process in SAP.