How To Fix MEPO126 - Retention must be at least 0 and must not exceed 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Retention must be at least 0 and must not exceed 100%

What causes this issue?

The value for the retention percentage amounting to &V1& does not lie
within the valid value range.

System Response

The percentage for the retention must be between 0 and 100%. You can
specify two places after the decimal point.

How to fix this error?

Correct the percentage for the retention entered.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO126 - Retention must be at least 0 and must not exceed 100% ?

  The SAP error message MEPO126 indicates that there is an issue with the retention percentage specified in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a contract. This error occurs when the retention percentage is set to a value that is either less than 0% or greater than 100%. 
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Retention Value: The retention percentage entered in the relevant field is outside the acceptable range (0% to 100%).
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or incorrect data entry may have led to an invalid retention percentage.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how retention percentages are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Retention Percentage: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or contract).
  Verify the retention percentage field and ensure that the value is between 0 and 100.
  If the value is incorrect, update it to a valid percentage.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry: 
  
  Ensure that the data entered is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  If necessary, consult with the person who entered the data to confirm the intended retention percentage.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to retention in the SAP system. This may require assistance from an SAP administrator or consultant.
  Ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle retention percentages as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchasing document again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on retention management and purchasing document processing.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the correct procedures for entering retention percentages.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO126 error and ensure that the retention percentage is set correctly within the acceptable range.