How To Fix ARUN_RULES036 - The total of supply share percentages must not be greater than 100.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_RULES -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The total of supply share percentages must not be greater than 100.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_RULES036 - The total of supply share percentages must not be greater than 100. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_RULES036 indicates that there is an issue with the supply share percentages defined in a particular transaction or configuration. Specifically, it means that the total of the supply share percentages assigned to different suppliers or sources exceeds 100%. This is a validation rule to ensure that the distribution of supply shares is logical and does not exceed the total available supply.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The supply share percentages for various suppliers or sources have been incorrectly configured, leading to a total that exceeds 100%.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of supply share percentages may have resulted in an oversight, causing the total to exceed the limit.
  Changes in Supplier Shares: If there have been recent changes to supplier shares or new suppliers added without adjusting the existing percentages, this could lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Supply Share Percentages: Check the supply share percentages assigned to each supplier or source. Ensure that the total does not exceed 100%. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration or transaction where the supply shares are defined.
  Summing up the percentages to confirm they total 100% or less.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If the total exceeds 100%, adjust the percentages accordingly. You may need to:
  
  Reduce the percentage of one or more suppliers.
  Redistribute the percentages among suppliers to ensure they total 100%.
  
  
  
  Validation: After making adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that the error message no longer appears. This may involve re-running the transaction or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that all users involved in entering or managing supply share percentages are aware of the rules and the importance of maintaining the total at or below 100%. Providing documentation or training can help prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant settings (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, ME31K for contracts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing supply share percentages and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARUN_RULES036 error and ensure that your supply share percentages are correctly configured.