How To Fix AC073 - Min. percentage rate must be less than max. percentage rate.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Min. percentage rate must be less than max. percentage rate.

What causes this issue?

When specifying the minimum percentage rate, you entered a percentage
rate higher than the maximum percentage rate.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC073 - Min. percentage rate must be less than max. percentage rate. ?

  The SAP error message AC073, which states "Min. percentage rate must be less than max. percentage rate," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when defining depreciation areas or settings related to asset depreciation.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the minimum percentage rate for depreciation is set to be equal to or greater than the maximum percentage rate. In SAP, the minimum and maximum percentage rates are used to define the range of depreciation that can be applied to an asset. If the minimum rate is not less than the maximum rate, the system cannot process the depreciation correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the percentage rates in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Depreciation -> Define Depreciation Areas.
  
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Identify the depreciation area that is causing the error.
  Review the settings for minimum and maximum percentage rates.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Rates:
  
  Ensure that the minimum percentage rate is less than the maximum percentage rate.
  For example, if the minimum rate is set to 5% and the maximum rate is set to 5%, change the minimum rate to a value less than 5% (e.g., 4%).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the transaction or process that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for defining depreciation areas) or OABT (for asset master data) to access relevant settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on asset accounting and depreciation settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after making the adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.