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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%. If they do not, adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust Allocation or Distribution Keys: If the error occurs in allocation or distribution settings, verify that all relevant keys and percentages are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you are working with pricing conditions or similar configurations, ensure that all conditions are set up correctly and that their percentages total 100%.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required percentages or how to set them, refer to SAP documentation or guidelines specific to the module you are working with.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., VK11 for pricing conditions, KSU5 for cost center allocations) that may help you navigate to the settings where the error occurs.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configurations that are causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the G00509 error in your SAP system.