How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE119 - Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is greater than 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is greater than 100

What causes this issue?

You entered one or more percentages for flow category &v1& &v2&. The
sum of the percentages of the payment steps is greater than 100.

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?

Correct the individual percentages so that their sum is exactly 100.
Otherwise calculation of installments is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE119 - Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is greater than 100 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE119 indicates that the sum of the percentages for a specific flow category exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the context of product finance or pricing configurations within the SAP CRM system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to configure or save a product's financial data, and the total percentage allocated to different flow categories (like discounts, surcharges, etc.) exceeds 100%. Each flow category is expected to have a percentage that contributes to the total, and if the sum exceeds 100%, the system will throw this error to prevent incorrect financial calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Flow Categories: Check the flow categories associated with the product. Identify the categories that have been assigned percentages.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: Ensure that the sum of the percentages for the specified flow categories does not exceed 100%. You may need to reduce the percentage of one or more categories to bring the total back to 100%.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: After making adjustments, validate the configuration to ensure that all percentages are correctly set and that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  Test Changes: Once adjustments are made, test the changes by attempting to save or process the product again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flow Categories: These are specific classifications used in financial calculations for products. Understanding the purpose of each flow category can help in making informed adjustments.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring product finance and understanding flow categories.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like CRMD_ORDER or similar) that may be used to access product configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product configurations, as some settings may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.