How To Fix MEOUT210 - Sum of distribution percentage for all entries in a contract must be 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Sum of distribution percentage for all entries in a contract must be 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT210 - Sum of distribution percentage for all entries in a contract must be 100% ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT210 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution percentages in a contract. Specifically, it means that the sum of the distribution percentages for all entries in a contract does not equal 100%. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing contracts or agreements where multiple items or services are being distributed across different percentages.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Percentages: The most common cause is that the distribution percentages for the items in the contract have been entered incorrectly, leading to a total that does not equal 100%.
  Missing Entries: There may be entries missing from the contract that should have been included in the distribution, which can also lead to an incorrect total.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can result in incorrect percentages being inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Distribution Percentages: Go to the contract in question and review the distribution percentages for each item. Ensure that the sum of these percentages equals 100%.
  Adjust Percentages: If the total is not 100%, adjust the percentages accordingly. You may need to add or modify entries to ensure that they sum to 100%.
  Check for Missing Entries: Ensure that all relevant items are included in the contract and that their distribution percentages are accounted for.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the contract and try to process it again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), or ME33K (Display Contract) to access and modify the contract.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing contracts and distribution percentages.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit contracts in SAP, as restrictions may prevent you from making changes.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the contract processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT210 error and successfully process your contract in SAP.