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