How To Fix CMS_AST312 - Numerator share must be less than the denominator for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Numerator share must be less than the denominator for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

The business partner's share of ownership (numerator share) cannot be
greater than the total share of the asset.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_AST312 - Numerator share must be less than the denominator for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST312 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a share ratio for a business partner in the context of Asset Management or similar modules. Specifically, the error states that the numerator share must be less than the denominator. This typically occurs when the system is trying to calculate a percentage or a share allocation, and the values provided do not meet the required logical condition.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Share Values: The numerator (the part) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the whole), which is mathematically incorrect for a share ratio.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the share values for the business partner.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the business partner or the asset management module may not be set up correctly.
  Business Logic Violations: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for the current configuration of shares.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Share Values: Check the values entered for the numerator and denominator for the business partner in question. Ensure that the numerator is indeed less than the denominator.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are errors in the data entry, correct them to ensure that the numerator is less than the denominator.
  Consult Configuration: If the values are correct, review the configuration settings related to share allocations for business partners. Ensure that they align with business requirements.
  Check Business Rules: Verify if there are any specific business rules or logic that need to be adhered to when entering share values.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant data (e.g., BP for Business Partner, AS01 for Asset Master Data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on business partner share allocations and related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_AST312 error and ensure that the share values for the business partner are correctly configured.