How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM151 - Sum of proportion exceeds 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Sum of proportion exceeds 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM151 - Sum of proportion exceeds 100% ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM151: Sum of proportion exceeds 100% typically occurs in the context of managing product characteristics or variants in SAP, particularly when dealing with configuration or variant management scenarios. This error indicates that the total of the proportions assigned to the characteristics of a product exceeds 100%, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Proportions: The most common cause is that the sum of the proportions assigned to the characteristics of a product exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three characteristics with proportions of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which triggers this error.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the product master data or variant configuration settings.
  Data Entry Mistakes: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect proportions being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Proportions: Check the proportions assigned to the characteristics of the product. Ensure that the total does not exceed 100%. Adjust the values accordingly.
  Adjust Characteristics: If you have multiple characteristics, consider redistributing the proportions so that they sum up to exactly 100%.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up product characteristics and proportions correctly.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in product configuration to minimize the risk of data entry errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product configurations are set up correctly.