How To Fix CACSPSCASE051 - Inconsistency in partnership &2: no distribution ratio for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPSCASE - ICM: Partnerships, Commission Case

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Inconsistency in partnership &2: no distribution ratio for contract &1

What causes this issue?

No distribution ratio could be determined for contract &V1& of
partnership &V2&. A distribution ratio is needed even if the contract
should not receive anything (in this case a distribution ratio of 0
should be specified).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check partnership &V2& and the distribution ratios for distribution
ratio ID &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSPSCASE051 - Inconsistency in partnership &2: no distribution ratio for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message CACSPSCASE051 indicates an inconsistency in the partnership data related to a specific contract. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with contracts that involve multiple partners or distribution ratios.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is a missing distribution ratio for a contract that has been defined with partnerships. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Distribution Ratio: The contract is set up with multiple partners, but the distribution ratio for one or more of these partners has not been defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partnerships or distribution ratios may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the contract or the partners involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CACSPSCASE051, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Details:
  
  Go to the contract in question and review the partnership details.
  Ensure that all partners associated with the contract have a defined distribution ratio.
  
  
  
  Define Distribution Ratios:
  
  If any partners are missing a distribution ratio, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the contract management screen where partnerships are maintained.
  Ensure that the total distribution ratio for all partners equals 100% (or 1.0 if using decimal representation).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partnerships and distribution ratios in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports in SAP to identify and rectify any other inconsistencies that may exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CACS for contract management or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing partnerships and distribution ratios in contracts.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing distribution ratio and ensuring that all partnership data is consistent, you should be able to resolve the error message CACSPSCASE051.