How To Fix FASTEDM040 - Enter the minimum portion in percent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Enter the minimum portion in percent

What causes this issue?

If you are using rates for which interval meters are admissible and for
which the <DS:DE.RTPCATEGORY>RTP billing category</> is "01"-<LS>Bill
EDM Profile Values with RTP Interface</>, you must insert a
<DS:DE.MINPROZ>percentage minimum share</>. The system requires this
value to perform a billing simulation using this rate.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM040 - Enter the minimum portion in percent ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM040, which states "Enter the minimum portion in percent," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or products in SAP, particularly when dealing with batch management or production planning. This error indicates that a required field for entering a minimum portion percentage has not been filled out or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The minimum portion percentage field is left blank when it is required.
  Invalid Value: The value entered in the minimum portion field is not within the acceptable range (e.g., negative values or values exceeding 100%).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or production order that require a minimum portion to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Percentage: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that you enter a valid percentage in the minimum portion field. The value should typically be between 0% and 100%.
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about the required settings, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material master or production order settings are correctly configured to require a minimum portion.
  Review Documentation: Check any related documentation or user guides for the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for the minimum portion field.
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), CO01 (Create Production Order), or others related to material management or production planning.
  Field Documentation: You can often find field documentation by hovering over the field in SAP or using the F1 help key to get more information about what is required.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the fields in question, as some fields may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.