How To Fix HRHAP00_PMP_PROCESS018 - The total of the goal distribution values must equal either 100% or 0%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_PMP_PROCESS - Message Class for Performance Management Process

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The total of the goal distribution values must equal either 100% or 0%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_PMP_PROCESS018 - The total of the goal distribution values must equal either 100% or 0% ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_PMP_PROCESS018 indicates that there is an issue with the goal distribution values in the Performance Management module. Specifically, the error states that the total of the goal distribution values must equal either 100% or 0%. This typically occurs during the performance appraisal process when the distribution of goals assigned to an employee does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Goal Distribution: The sum of the percentages assigned to the individual goals does not equal 100% or is not set to 0%. This can happen if:
  
  Some goals are assigned a percentage, but the total does not add up to 100%.
  There are goals with assigned percentages, but the user has not completed the distribution correctly.
  There are missing values or incorrectly entered values in the goal distribution fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and if the settings are not aligned with the business process, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Goal Distribution Values:
  
  Navigate to the goal-setting screen where the goals are defined.
  Review the distribution values assigned to each goal.
  Ensure that the total of all goal distribution values equals 100% or is set to 0% if no goals are assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the total is not correct, adjust the individual goal percentages accordingly.
  If you have goals that should not be included, consider setting their distribution to 0%.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the entries to ensure that the total is now correct.
  Save the changes and attempt to process the performance appraisal again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on goal distribution settings.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the settings related to performance management and goal distribution.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the performance management process are trained on how to correctly enter and manage goal distributions.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the goal distribution values are correctly set in the SAP system.