How To Fix GP306 - The total of all relative factors is zero

GP306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 306

• Message text: The total of all relative factors is zero

What causes this issue?

You can only determine a relative percentage if the total of the
factors does not equal zero. However, you have tried to
save a distribution key in distribution key maintenance, or
use a distribution key in planning
for which the total equals zero.

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?

Please change the relative factors accordingly if you are in
distribution key maintenance, or
use a different distribution key if you are in planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP306 - The total of all relative factors is zero ?

  The SAP error message GP306, "The total of all relative factors is zero," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with payroll processing or compensation calculations. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the total of the relative factors (which are used to calculate various payroll components) sums to zero, leading to an inability to process the payroll correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The relative factors may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or in the relevant infotypes.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes that are required for the calculation.
  Zero Values: All the relative factors being used in the calculation might have been set to zero, either due to incorrect data entry or a lack of applicable data.
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area settings might not be correctly defined,