How To Fix CACSPSMD036 - You have changed the members; now specify new distribution ratios

CACSPSMD036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPSMD - ICM: Partnerships, Master Data

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You have changed the members; now specify new distribution ratios

What causes this issue?

Either you have added new members to the partnership or deleted existing
ones.

System Response

The table of distribution ratios has been set to initial.

How to fix this error?

Specify new distribution ratios.

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 CACSPSMD036 - You have changed the members; now specify new distribution ratios ?

  The SAP error message CACSPSMD036 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where distribution ratios are used to allocate costs or revenues among different members or segments. This error indicates that there has been a change in the members (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, or other dimensions) involved in a distribution, and as a result, the system requires you to specify new distribution ratios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Members: The error is triggered when you modify the members involved in a distribution process. This could happen if you add, remove, or change the characteristics of the members.
  Inconsistent Distribution Ratios: The existing distribution ratios may no longer be valid or applicable due to the changes made to the members.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules, which require that any changes to members must be accompanied by a corresponding update to the distribution ratios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes