How To Fix LC256 - The total of the percentage rate is &% instead of 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 256

• Message text: The total of the percentage rate is &% instead of 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC256 - The total of the percentage rate is &% instead of 100% ?

  The SAP error message LC256 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage rates defined in a particular configuration, typically related to logistics or transportation management. The error message states that the total of the percentage rates does not equal 100%, which is a requirement for certain calculations or allocations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Entries: The percentage rates entered for a specific configuration (like freight conditions, cost distribution, etc.) do not sum up to 100%.
  Missing Entries: Some percentage rates may be missing, leading to an incomplete total.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the relevant master data or transaction data that affects the percentage calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LC256 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Percentage Rates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data where the percentage rates are defined.
  Verify that all percentage entries are correct and that they sum up to