How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG242 - Cannot add/change payee as total split % exceeds 100

/ACCGO/CAS_MSG242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Cannot add/change payee as total split % exceeds 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG242 - Cannot add/change payee as total split % exceeds 100 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG242 Cannot add/change payee as total split % exceeds 100 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is trying to allocate amounts to multiple payees, and the total percentage allocated to those payees exceeds 100%. This is a common issue in scenarios involving payment processing, invoice splitting, or any financial distribution where percentages are used to allocate funds.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentages assigned to the payees exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three payees with allocations of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which is invalid.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the payment processing or financial distribution settings may not align with the expected behavior, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payee Percentages: Check the percentages