How To Fix G00509 - Sum of percentages is not equal to 100%

G00509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Sum of percentages is not equal to 100%

What causes this issue?

The sum of the following percentages must equal 100%:
Profit
Distribution costs
Cost of goods manufactured
If all three values are specified, their sum must equal 100 %.
Also take into consideration the following indicators
Markup: Profit is a percentage of the distribution and cost of goods
manufactured.
Gross margin: Profit is a percentage of sales.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Modify the percentage rates accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00509 - Sum of percentages is not equal to 100% ?

  The SAP error message G00509, which states "Sum of percentages is not equal to 100%," typically occurs in scenarios where percentage values are expected to total 100% but do not. This error is commonly encountered in various SAP modules, such as when defining allocation rules, creating pricing conditions, or setting up distribution keys.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system checks the sum of percentage values entered in a specific field or configuration and finds that they do not add up to 100%. This can happen in several contexts, such as:
  
  Allocation or Distribution: When defining how costs or revenues are allocated among different cost centers or profit centers.
  Pricing Conditions: When setting up pricing conditions that require the total percentage to equal 100%.
  Sales Order or Purchase Order: When entering percentages for discounts, surcharges, or other conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00509 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Percentage Values: Review the percentage values you have entered.