How To Fix CMS_AST314 - Numerator must be less than the denominator for partner & in sub-asset &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_AST - Message Class for Asset

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Numerator must be less than the denominator for partner & in sub-asset &

What causes this issue?

The ownership share of the business partner cannot be greater than the
total ownership share of the sub-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_AST314 - Numerator must be less than the denominator for partner & in sub-asset & ?

  The SAP error message CMS_AST314 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a ratio involving a numerator and a denominator in the context of asset management, specifically related to a partner and a sub-asset. This error typically arises when the numerator value is greater than or equal to the denominator value, which is not allowed in the context of the calculation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry where the values for the numerator and denominator have been incorrectly inputted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset management settings or the specific calculation rules that govern how these values are derived.
  Business Logic Violation: The business logic defined in the system may require that the numerator must always be less than the denominator for the calculation to be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data: Check the values for the numerator and denominator associated