How To Fix AP189 - Percentage is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Percentage is ignored

What causes this issue?

You assigned a measure or an appropriation request to a single program
position &V1&/&V2&/&V3&. But you weighted the assignment by &V4&
percent.
This weighting is not possible, since 100 percent always has to be
assigned.

System Response

The percantage &V4& is ignored and replaced by 100%.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP189 - Percentage is ignored ?

  The SAP error message AP189 ("Percentage is ignored") typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with discounts or surcharges that are defined as a percentage. This message indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a percentage value is not applicable or cannot be processed as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Condition Type: The condition type being used may not support percentage values. For example, some condition types are designed to work only with fixed amounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the pricing procedure may not allow for percentage calculations in certain scenarios.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like customer or material master) may not be set up correctly, leading to the system ignoring the percentage.
  Condition Record Issues: There may be issues with the condition records themselves, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Type: Verify that the condition type you are using supports percentage values. You can do this by checking the configuration in the pricing procedure.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to handle percentage-based conditions. This includes checking the sequence of condition types and their respective settings.
  Examine Condition Records: Check the condition records for the relevant condition type to ensure they are correctly maintained and applicable to the transaction.
  Master Data Verification: Ensure that the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly set up and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could affect pricing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition types and pricing procedures you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The configuration can be accessed via transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections under Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and conditions.