How To Fix MEOUT216 - Sum of distribution percentage for all entries cannot be less than 100%.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Sum of distribution percentage for all entries cannot be less than 100%.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT216 - Sum of distribution percentage for all entries cannot be less than 100%. ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT216 indicates that the sum of the distribution percentages for all entries in a particular context (usually related to purchase orders, contracts, or similar documents) is less than 100%. This typically occurs when you are trying to distribute a total amount (like a budget or a quantity) across multiple line items, and the percentages assigned to those line items do not add up to 100%.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Distribution Percentages: The most common cause is that the distribution percentages you have entered for the line items do not total 100%. For example, if you have three line items with distribution percentages of 30%, 40%, and 20%, the total is only 90%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Missing Entries: If you have not assigned a distribution percentage to one or more line items, this can also lead to the total being less than 100%.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Simple typographical errors in entering the percentages can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Percentages: Review the distribution percentages for all relevant line items. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%. 
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If the total is less than 100%, adjust the percentages accordingly. You may need to increase some percentages or add additional line items if necessary.
  
  
  Add Missing Entries: If you have line items that are missing distribution percentages, assign appropriate values to them to ensure the total reaches 100%.
  
  
  Validation: After making adjustments, validate the entries again to ensure that the sum of the distribution percentages is now 100%.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME31K (Create Contract).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on how to enter distribution percentages correctly.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in creating or modifying purchase orders or contracts are trained on the importance of distribution percentages and how to calculate them correctly.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT216 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.