How To Fix AO021 - You have distributed &1 percent - please distribute 100 %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You have distributed &1 percent - please distribute 100 %

What causes this issue?

You distributed &V1& percent during the perecentage distribution.
However, the system expects you to distribute exactly 100%.

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 AO021 - You have distributed &1 percent - please distribute 100 % ?

  The SAP error message AO021 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to distribute costs or values across different cost centers, internal orders, or other objects, and the total distribution does not equal 100%. This error indicates that the distribution percentages you have entered do not sum up to 100%, which is a requirement for the distribution process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Percentages: The most common cause is that the sum of the distribution percentages you have entered for the various cost objects does not equal 100%.
  Missing Entries: You may have missed entering a percentage for one or more cost objects.
  Rounding Issues: Sometimes, rounding can lead to a situation where the total does not exactly equal 100%.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Percentages: Review the distribution percentages you have entered. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%. 
  Adjust Entries: If the total is less than or greater than 100%, adjust the individual percentages accordingly.
  Add Missing Percentages: If you have not entered a percentage for a cost object, add it to ensure the total reaches 100%.
  Rounding Considerations: If you are dealing with many small percentages, consider rounding them appropriately to ensure they sum to 100%.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to asset accounting, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on asset distribution processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in asset accounting are trained on the importance of correct percentage distribution and how to verify their entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO021 error and successfully complete your distribution process in SAP.