How To Fix LC030 - Sum of percentages does not equal 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Sum of percentages does not equal 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC030 - Sum of percentages does not equal 100 ?

  The SAP error message LC030, which states "Sum of percentages does not equal 100," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with allocation or distribution of quantities across different categories or segments.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to allocate a total quantity among different categories (like storage locations, product types, etc.) and the sum of the percentage allocations you have entered does not equal 100%. For example, if you are trying to allocate a total of 100 units and you specify percentages that add up to 90% or 110%, SAP will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Percentage Allocations: Review the percentage values you have entered for each category or segment. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%.
  
  
  Adjust Values: If the percentages do not sum to 100%, adjust them accordingly. You can either increase or decrease the percentages of the individual categories until they total 100%.
  
  
  Recalculate if Necessary: If you are using calculated percentages based on other data, ensure that the calculations are correct and that they reflect the intended distribution.
  
  
  Validation: After making adjustments, validate the entries again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to inventory management, such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), or during the creation of allocation tables.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific transaction codes to understand how percentage allocations work in that context.
  User Exits or Enhancements: If you are using custom enhancements or user exits, ensure that they are not affecting the percentage calculations inadvertently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LC030 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.