How To Fix M7581 - Incorrect factor &1 for proportion &2 in multiple account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Incorrect factor &1 for proportion &2 in multiple account assignment

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When processing previous goods receipt and invoice receipt documents for
this multiple account assignment purchase order item, the system found
that the calculated factors for the accrued proportional goods receipt
values &V1& and invoice receipt values &V2& contain errors. These
factors must not be negative or greater than 1. Processing is not
continued.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7581 - Incorrect factor &1 for proportion &2 in multiple account assignment ?

  The SAP error message M7581, which states "Incorrect factor &1 for proportion &2 in multiple account assignment," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when dealing with multiple account assignments in a transaction. This error indicates that there is an issue with the proportion factor specified for the account assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Proportion Factor: The factor specified for the account assignment does not match the expected values. For example, if you are trying to split costs among multiple accounts, the sum of the proportions must equal 100% (or 1.0 if using decimal representation).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the account assignment settings or in the way the materials are set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as entering a proportion that exceeds the allowable range or is not formatted correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Proportions: Review the account assignment proportions you have entered. Ensure that