How To Fix J#075 - The total weighting must equal 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J# -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: The total weighting must equal 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J#075 - The total weighting must equal 100% ?

  The SAP error message J#075, "The total weighting must equal 100%," typically occurs in the context of SAP's evaluation or scoring systems, such as when setting up a scoring model for vendor evaluation, performance appraisal, or similar processes. This error indicates that the sum of the weightings assigned to various criteria does not equal 100%, which is a requirement for the system to process the evaluation correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Weighting Values: The individual weightings assigned to the evaluation criteria do not add up to 100%. For example, if you have three criteria with weightings of 40%, 30%, and 20%, the total is 90%, which triggers this error.
  Missing Weighting: One or more criteria may not have been assigned a weighting, leading to an incomplete total.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error in entering the weightings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Weighting Values: Review the weightings assigned to each criterion in the evaluation setup. Ensure that the sum of all weightings equals 100%.
  Adjust Weightings: If the total is less than or greater than 100%, adjust the individual weightings accordingly. You may need to redistribute the weightings among the criteria to achieve the correct total.
  Verify All Criteria: Ensure that all criteria have been assigned a weighting. If any criteria are missing weightings, assign appropriate values to them.
  Recalculate: After making adjustments, recalculate the total to confirm it equals 100%.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP MM for vendor evaluation, SAP HR for performance appraisal).
  User Guides: Check user guides or training materials that provide instructions on setting up evaluations and weightings.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the weightings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the total weighting equals 100%, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your evaluation process.