How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG525 - Total percentage value exceeds 100% in settlement unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Total percentage value exceeds 100% in settlement unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG525 - Total percentage value exceeds 100% in settlement unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG525 Total percentage value exceeds 100% in settlement unit &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with settlement units in Asset Accounting or Cost Accounting. This error indicates that the total percentage allocation for a particular settlement unit exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentage values assigned to various components or cost elements within a settlement unit exceeds 100%. This can happen if:
  
  Multiple cost elements are assigned to the same settlement unit with percentages that, when summed, exceed 100%.
  Manual entry errors where percentages are incorrectly calculated or inputted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the settlement rules or allocation structures that lead to incorrect percentage calculations.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the percentage values were not validated properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Percentage Allocations: 
  
  Go to the settlement unit specified in the error message (replace &1 with the actual settlement unit number).
  Check all the percentage allocations associated with that unit.
  Ensure that the total of all percentages does not exceed 100%. Adjust the values as necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settlement Rules: 
  
  If the error is due to configuration, review the settlement rules and allocation structures in the system.
  Make necessary adjustments to ensure that the total percentage does not exceed 100%.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  If the error arose from data migration, perform a thorough validation of the data to ensure that all percentage values are correct and within acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up settlement units and percentage allocations.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), CJI5 (Project Actual/Plan Comparison), or KOB1 (Order Actual Line Items) to analyze the data related to the settlement unit.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.