How To Fix AP_COPY033 - Release percentage is greater than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP_COPY - Copying Function for Plan/Budget

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Release percentage is greater than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP_COPY033 - Release percentage is greater than 100% ?

  The SAP error message AP_COPY033, which states "Release percentage is greater than 100%," typically occurs in the context of purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents where a release strategy is applied. This error indicates that the total percentage of the release (or allocation) exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a situation where the sum of the release percentages exceeds 100%.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered release percentages that, when summed, exceed 100%.
  Multiple Release Strategies: If multiple release strategies are applied to the same document, the combined percentages may exceed the limit.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in incorrect release percentages being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the release strategy in the SAP system. Ensure that the total release percentage for all levels does not exceed 100%.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for release strategies (Transaction code: SPRO) and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Release Percentages:
  
  If the error is due to manual entries, review the release percentages entered for the relevant document and adjust them so that their total does not exceed 100%.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Strategies:
  
  Ensure that only one release strategy is applicable to the document at a time. If multiple strategies are being applied, consider consolidating them.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all release percentages are correctly set and do not exceed the limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on release strategies and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME29N (Change Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to review and modify the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the procurement process are trained on how to correctly enter and manage release percentages to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AP_COPY033 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.