How To Fix KD042 - Total = &1%, &3, period &2

KD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Total = &1%, &3, period &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered distribution rules which settle &V1&% in total. This
applies for settlement view &V3& in period &V2&.
When checking the percentage total, the system found one of the
following errors:
The total percentage for the distribution rules is more than 100%
The total percentage for the distribution rules is less than 100% and
this is a rule for full settlement.
The total percentage for the distribution rules is less than 100% and
the 100% check is switched on in the settlement profile.

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?

You can ignore this message if you are settling by fixed amounts. The
settlement then checks whether the settlement sender has been fully
credited.
Otherwise, correct the percentages for view &V3& to be able to settle
exactly 100% in period &V2&.
If these rules are not full settlement rules (settlement type GES), you
can switch off the 100% check in the settlement profile. This procedure
also suppresses the message in future.
<ZH>Note</>
If you cannot find any fields where you can enter percentage values,
this is probably because the settlement profile is configured to hide
them. Switch on percentage settlement in the settlement profile, or use
equivalence numbers for your rules, if the project profile allows this.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KD042 - Details

• The SAP error message KD042 typically relates to issues in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of cost allocation or internal orders. The message indicates that there is a discrepancy in the percentage allocation of costs, which is not equal to 100%. The message format is as follows:
  
  Total = &1%: This indicates the total percentage of the cost allocation.
  &3: This usually refers to the object or cost element involved.
  Period &2: This indicates the specific period in which the error occurred.
  
  Cause
  The error KD042 is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Allocation Percentages: The sum of the allocation percentages for the cost elements or internal orders does not equal 100%. This can happen if the percentages were manually entered and do not add up correctly.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Configured Cost Elements: If there are cost elements that are not properly configured or missing from the allocation structure, it can