How To Fix BOS04076 - Percent field not allowed; calculation rule is fixed portion 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: 076

• Message text: Percent field not allowed; calculation rule is fixed portion for A/D &1

What causes this issue?

An assignment of Addition and Deduction procedure is incorrect.

System Response

You cannot attach any of the percentage field (ZAP01 to ZAP05) to an
Addition and Deduction for which calculation type is <LS>Fixed portion
</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the calculation rule assignment of the selected Addition and
Deduction procedure. You have selected calculation rule as <LS>Fixed
portion</> and trying to attach percentage field (ZAP01 to ZAP05).
Check customizing: IMG->Sales & Destruction->Bill of
service->Cost Determination for Bill of Services->Easy cost
planning->Define Additions and Deduction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS04076 - Percent field not allowed; calculation rule is fixed portion for A/D &1 ?

  The SAP error message BOS04076 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a calculation rule in the context of a fixed portion for an Asset Depreciation (A/D) in the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when a percentage field is incorrectly used in a scenario where a fixed amount is expected.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A calculation rule that is set to use a fixed portion is incorrectly configured to include a percentage field.
  The system expects a fixed amount for the calculation, but a percentage value is being provided instead.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Calculation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Review the calculation rules associated with the asset depreciation area in question.
  Ensure that the calculation rule is set correctly to either fixed or percentage, depending on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Depreciation Method:
  
  If the depreciation method is set to use a fixed amount, ensure that all relevant fields are configured to accept fixed values only.
  If you need to use a percentage, consider changing the calculation rule to one that allows for percentage calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question (Transaction code: AS02).
  Ensure that the depreciation areas and their respective settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring calculation rules and depreciation methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by running the depreciation calculation again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAYZ (Depreciation Areas).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.