How To Fix CMS_RE085 - Numerator share must be less than or equal to denominator for partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Numerator share must be less than or equal to denominator for partner &1

What causes this issue?

The ownership share of the business partner cannot be greater than the
total ownership share of the real estate.

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_RE085 - Numerator share must be less than or equal to denominator for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE085 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a ratio or share in a partner relationship, specifically that the numerator share must be less than or equal to the denominator. This error typically arises in the context of partner share calculations in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Financials.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the value assigned to the numerator (the part) is greater than the value assigned to the denominator (the whole). This situation is logically incorrect because a part cannot exceed the whole. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect values entered for numerator and denominator.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the partner share configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_RE085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Values: Review the values assigned to the numerator and denominator for the partner in question. Ensure that the numerator is less than or equal to the denominator.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that the values are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct shares. This may involve editing the partner share data in the relevant transaction or configuration screen.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings related to partner shares. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues in the database that may be causing this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner share calculations and configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or CRM related transactions to access partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit partner share data, as restrictions may prevent you from making changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the CMS_RE085 error in your SAP system.