How To Fix CMS_CUS_AST016 - Enter safety discount percentage less than or equal to 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_AST - Asset customizing messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter safety discount percentage less than or equal to 100%

What causes this issue?

The discount on the object value cannot be greater than the object value
itself.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST016 - Enter safety discount percentage less than or equal to 100% ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_AST016, which states "Enter safety discount percentage less than or equal to 100%," typically occurs in the context of configuring safety discounts in the SAP system, particularly in the Customer Management System (CMS) or related modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a safety discount percentage that exceeds 100%. In the context of discounts, a percentage greater than 100% is not valid, as it would imply that the discount exceeds the total price of the item or service, which is not feasible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Ensure that the safety discount percentage you are entering is a valid number between 0% and 100%. If you have mistakenly entered a value greater than 100%, correct it to a valid percentage.
  
  
  Review Business Logic: If the value you are trying to enter is intended to be greater than 100%, review the business logic