How To Fix ICL_BS005 - Special rights number &1: Enter either a percentage or an absolute share

ICL_BS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BS - FS-CM: Benefit Split

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Special rights number &1: Enter either a percentage or an absolute share

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BS005 - Special rights number &1: Enter either a percentage or an absolute share ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BS005 indicates that there is an issue with the input for a special rights number in the context of a business scenario, likely related to the management of special rights or shares in a financial or investment context. The error specifically states that you need to enter either a percentage or an absolute share for the special rights number.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The input field for the special rights number is left blank or contains invalid data.
  The system expects either a percentage (e.g., 50%) or an absolute value (e.g., 1000 shares) but receives an incorrect format or type of data.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system that does not allow for the correct entry of special rights.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that you are entering a valid percentage or an absolute number in the field for