How To Fix AP158 - Error: The total of the assignment equals &%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Error: The total of the assignment equals &%

What causes this issue?

You assigned one or more program positions to a measure. However, the
total of the assignment percentage rates is not 100%.

How to fix this error?

Check the percentage rates that you used for weighting the assignment
to the program positions. The assignment percentage rates must total
100%.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP158 - Error: The total of the assignment equals &% ?

  The SAP error message AP158 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the assignment of amounts in a financial transaction, such as an invoice or a payment. The message usually states that the total of the assignment does not match the expected value, which can lead to issues in processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Amounts: The total amount assigned to a particular account or cost center does not equal the total amount of the transaction.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The amounts may have been assigned to the wrong accounts or cost centers.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies can arise from incorrect exchange rates or conversions.
  Incomplete Data Entry: Missing or incorrect data in the assignment fields can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial module in SAP that affect how assignments are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Assignment: Check the amounts assigned to ensure they total correctly. Make sure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Account Assignments: Ensure that the amounts are assigned to the correct accounts or cost centers.
  Check Currency Settings: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, verify that the exchange rates are correct and that the amounts are converted properly.
  Complete Data Entry: Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no missing entries.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the financial settings are correct and that there are no underlying issues with the system configuration.
  Use SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), or others related to financial postings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on financial postings and error handling.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.