How To Fix GJ324 - The Partner Share Total for Equity Group & Is not Exactly 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 324

• Message text: The Partner Share Total for Equity Group & Is not Exactly 100%

What causes this issue?

The ownership percentages for the partners in the equity group do not
sum to 100%.
Normally, the percentages of ownership for all the partners in an
equity group sum to 100%. It is possible to create equity groups in
which the sum of partner ownership percentages is within a fraction of
100%.
For example, the total ownership percentages of the partners in the
following equity group do not sum to 100%, but the sum is within a
fraction of 100%:
Equity Group: <ZH>EG1</>
,,,,Operator:,,,,,,,,,,,,<ZH>33.333333%</>
,,,,Non-operating partner 1:,,,,<ZH>33.333333%</>
,,,,Non-operating partner 2:,,,,<ZH>33.333333%</>
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,----------
,,,,Sum of partner shares:,,,,,,<ZH>99.999999%</>

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?

If you intended to create or select an equity group in which the
ownership percentages of the partners do <ZH>not</> sum to 100%,
proceed to save the equity group or assign it to ownership of the joint
venture.
If you intended to create or select an equity group in which the
ownership percentages of the partners <ZH>do</> sum to 100%, cancel
this selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ324 - The Partner Share Total for Equity Group & Is not Exactly 100% ?

  The SAP error message GJ324 indicates that the total partner share for an equity group does not equal 100%. This error typically arises in the context of joint ventures or partnerships where the distribution of ownership or profit-sharing percentages must sum to 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Share Configuration: The partner shares for the equity group may have been incorrectly entered or configured in the system.
  Missing Partner Entries: There may be partners missing from the equity group, leading to an incomplete total.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect percentages being recorded.
  Changes in Partner Structure: If there have been recent changes in the partnership structure (e.g., new partners added or existing partners removed), the total may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Partner Shares: Go to the equity group configuration and review the partner shares. Ensure that all partners are included and that their shares sum to 100%.
  Adjust Percentages: If any partner shares are incorrect, adjust them so that the total equals 100%. This may involve discussions with stakeholders to ensure the correct distribution.
  Check for Missing Partners: Ensure that all partners are accounted for in the equity group. If any partners are missing, add them with the correct share percentage.
  Recalculate: After making adjustments, recalculate the partner shares to confirm that they now total 100%.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to adjust partner shares in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to joint venture accounting, such as GJ01 (Create Equity Group) or GJ02 (Change Equity Group).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to equity group configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the equity group functions as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP joint venture accounting.