How To Fix ICL_IBNR024 - The total of the driver percentages is not 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_IBNR - Messages for IBNR, Subrogation, Salvage Expectancy Reserves

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The total of the driver percentages is not 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_IBNR024 - The total of the driver percentages is not 100% ?

  The SAP error message ICL_IBNR024 indicates that the total of the driver percentages in a particular configuration does not equal 100%. This error typically arises in the context of insurance or financial modules where percentages are used to allocate costs, revenues, or other financial metrics among different drivers or categories.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentages assigned to various drivers (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, or other allocation bases) does not add up to 100%. This can happen if:
  
  Some drivers have been omitted.
  The percentages have been incorrectly calculated or entered.
  There are rounding issues leading to a total that is slightly less or more than 100%.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the allocation structure or the specific transaction being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Driver Percentages:
  
  Go to the configuration or transaction where the driver percentages are defined.
  Check each driver and ensure that the percentages are correctly entered.
  Make sure that the total of all driver percentages equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages:
  
  If you find that the percentages do not add up to 100%, adjust them accordingly. You may need to add or modify the percentages of existing drivers or add new drivers to ensure the total equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Check for Rounding Issues:
  
  If the percentages are calculated based on some underlying data, ensure that rounding is not causing the total to deviate from 100%. Adjust the calculations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the module you are working with for additional guidance on how to set up driver percentages correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may be using specific transaction codes (like ICL for Insurance) to manage allocations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the correct percentages, consult with colleagues or stakeholders who are familiar with the allocation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ICL_IBNR024 and ensure that your driver percentages are correctly configured.