How To Fix CMS_RE091 - External Layout Cost cannot be greater than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: External Layout Cost cannot be greater than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE091 - External Layout Cost cannot be greater than 100% ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE091 indicates that the external layout cost for a particular resource or activity in the Controlling (CO) module cannot exceed 100%. This error typically arises in the context of cost planning or budgeting, where the system is enforcing a rule that the total cost allocation for a resource must not exceed the total available budget or capacity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Allocation Exceeds 100%: The primary cause of this error is that the sum of the external layout costs assigned to a resource exceeds 100%. This can happen if multiple cost elements or activities are incorrectly configured or if there is a miscalculation in the cost distribution.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the external layout costs are set up in the system, such as incorrect percentages or values being entered.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect cost percentages being assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cost Allocations: Check