How To Fix BOS04072 - Calculation rule is percent for A/D &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS04 - BOS PS integration and Futher objects with EN language

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Calculation rule is percent for A/D &1

What causes this issue?

An assignment of an addition and deduction procedure is incorrect.

System Response

You cannot attach any of the Value field(ZAW01 to ZAW05) to an Addition
and Deduction for which calculation rule is Percentage.

How to fix this error?

Check the calculation rule assignment of the selected addition and
deduction procedure. You have selected calculation rule as percentage
and trying to attach Value field (ZAW01 to ZAW05).
Check customizing: IMG->Sales & Destruction->Bill of
service->Cost Determination for Bill of Services->Easy cost
planning->Define Additions and Deduction.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS04072 - Calculation rule is percent for A/D &1 ?

  The SAP error message BOS04072, which states "Calculation rule is percent for A/D &1," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the calculation rules for depreciation or asset values. This error indicates that the system is expecting a certain calculation rule (in this case, a percentage) for the asset or depreciation area specified, but it is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation rule for the asset or depreciation area may not be set up correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing or incorrect percentage value for the depreciation method.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may not have the correct settings for the depreciation area in question.
  Depreciation Area Settings: The depreciation area may not be configured to use percentage-based calculations, or it may be set to a different calculation method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the settings for the relevant asset.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly configured to use a percentage calculation.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Areas:
  
  Use transaction code OADB to access the configuration for depreciation areas.
  Verify that the calculation rules for the relevant depreciation area are set to use percentage-based calculations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Calculation Rules:
  
  If the calculation rule is incorrect, you may need to adjust it in the configuration settings. This can be done in the Customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting > Depreciation > Define Depreciation Areas.
  
  
  
  Check Depreciation Methods:
  
  Ensure that the depreciation method assigned to the asset is appropriate and supports percentage calculations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and depreciation settings for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OADB: Depreciation Area Configuration
  OAYD: Define Depreciation Methods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the asset transactions again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.