How To Fix GK341 - The sum of the shares in cons unit & exceeds 100 %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 341

• Message text: The sum of the shares in cons unit & exceeds 100 %

What causes this issue?

The sum of the shares in <DS:GLOS.investee>investee</>&v1& exceeds 100
% in any of the following share types:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

general share
voting share
non-voting share
share in net income

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Adjust the shares in &v1& to achieve a total less than or equal to 100
%.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK341 - The sum of the shares in cons unit & exceeds 100 % ?

  The SAP error message GK341 indicates that the sum of the shares in a consolidation unit exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes where the ownership percentages of different entities must add up to 100% for a given consolidation unit.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ownership Percentages: The ownership percentages for the entities in the consolidation unit may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to a total that exceeds 100%.
  Multiple Shareholders: If there are multiple shareholders in a consolidation unit, their combined ownership percentages may inadvertently exceed 100%.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentages being recorded.
  Changes in Ownership: Recent changes in ownership stakes that have not been updated in the system can also cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Ownership Percentages: Check the ownership percentages for all entities in the consolidation unit. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%.
  Adjust Entries: If any ownership percentages are found to be incorrect, adjust them accordingly to ensure compliance with the 100% rule.
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same shareholder that could be inflating the total percentage.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for entering ownership data.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP's built-in tools to run consistency checks on your consolidation data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct ownership percentages, consult with your finance or accounting team to verify the correct figures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing consolidation data, such as KCF1 (Consolidation Unit) and KCF2 (Consolidation Group).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in data entry to minimize errors in the future.
  Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of ownership structures and any changes to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the current ownership percentages.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the GK341 error and ensure accurate financial consolidation in SAP.