How To Fix GMMASTERDATA189 - Cost sharing rate on &1 and &2 is &3 but must not exceed 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Cost sharing rate on &1 and &2 is &3 but must not exceed 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA189 - Cost sharing rate on &1 and &2 is &3 but must not exceed 100% ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA189 indicates that there is an issue with the cost-sharing rate defined for a specific cost object (like a project or internal order) in the context of Grant Management (GM). The message states that the cost-sharing rate on the specified objects (represented by &1 and &2) is set to a value (&3) that exceeds the allowable limit of 100%.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost-sharing rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a value greater than 100%.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the cost-sharing rate was inadvertently set too high.
  System Logic: The logic in the system may be incorrectly calculating the cost-sharing rate based on the inputs provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cost Sharing Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cost sharing in the SAP system.
  Check the settings for the specific cost objects (e.g., projects, internal orders) referenced in the error message.
  Ensure