How To Fix G4661 - The total of the partner shares is & %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 661

• Message text: The total of the partner shares is & %

What causes this issue?

The total of the partner shares is &V1& percent. However, this equity
group can be processed by JV processes since the total of the partner
shares is within the allowed range for 100 percent.

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?

No action is necessary if these are the desired partner shares.
Otherwise, the partner shares should be modified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4661 - The total of the partner shares is & % ?

  The SAP error message G4661, which states "The total of the partner shares is & %," typically occurs in the context of profit-sharing or revenue-sharing agreements in SAP. This error indicates that the total percentage of the partner shares does not equal 100%. 
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Share Entries: The individual partner shares may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a total that does not sum up to 100%.
  Missing Partner Shares: One or more partners may not have been assigned a share, which can lead to an incomplete total.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors during data entry can result in incorrect percentages being recorded.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the partner share settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Partner Shares: Check the entries for each partner share in the relevant transaction or document. Ensure that all shares are correctly entered and that they sum to 100%.
  Adjust Percentages: If any partner shares are incorrect, adjust them accordingly to ensure the total equals 100%.
  Add Missing Shares: If any partners are missing from the share distribution, add them and ensure their shares are included in the total.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific module you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, re-test the transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be working in various transaction codes related to profit-sharing, such as those in the Sales and Distribution (SD) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to partner share entries.
  Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider additional training for users involved in entering partner share data to minimize errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.