How To Fix GJ224 - The Total of the Partner-Shares must not exceed 100%.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 224

• Message text: The Total of the Partner-Shares must not exceed 100%.

What causes this issue?

The total of the partner shares for the equity group exceeds 100%.

System Response

By definition, the operated share and the partner shares of an equity
group within an operated venture must be 100%.

How to fix this error?

Enter the shares in a way that the total is 100%.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ224 - The Total of the Partner-Shares must not exceed 100%. ?

  The SAP error message GJ224, "The Total of the Partner-Shares must not exceed 100%," typically occurs in the context of joint ventures or partnerships within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module. This error indicates that the sum of the partner shares allocated to different partners in a joint venture exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Share Allocation: The most common cause of this error is that the total percentage of shares assigned to all partners in a joint venture exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three partners with shares of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to incorrect share percentages being inputted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the joint venture setup, leading to incorrect calculations or allocations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Partner Shares: Check the partner share allocations in the joint venture setup. Ensure that the total percentage of shares for all partners does not exceed 100%. Adjust the shares as necessary.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the values in the relevant fields to ensure they sum to 100% or less.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant to review the joint venture configuration settings.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review and adjust the partner share allocations.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Joint Venture Accounting for detailed guidelines on setting up partner shares.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ224 error and ensure that your partner share allocations are correctly configured within the SAP system.