How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE120 - Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is less 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: 120

• Message text: Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is less 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 less 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_FINANCE120 - Sum of the percentages for flow category &1 &2 is less than 100 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE120 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of percentages for a specific flow category in the context of product finance. The message states that the sum of the percentages for the specified flow categories is less than 100%. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to define or maintain financial data related to products, such as pricing, cost distribution, or revenue allocation.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Incomplete Percentage Distribution: The total percentage allocated to the flow categories does not add up to 100%. This could happen if you have defined percentages for various categories but have not accounted for all of them or have mistakenly entered incorrect values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the flow categories are not set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations or entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Percentage Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the flow categories are defined.
  Review the percentage values assigned to each flow category (e.g., sales, cost, revenue).
  Ensure that the sum of all percentages equals 100%. If it does not, adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Flow Categories:
  
  Verify that all necessary flow categories are included in your calculations. If any categories are missing, add them and ensure their percentages are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides related to product finance and flow categories to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your specific SAP setup, you may need to use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, or others related to product and finance management.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant sections for product management and finance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, ensure that any user exits or BAdIs related to product finance are not causing unexpected behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE120 error message.