How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY085 - Relative quantity could not be determined due to round off error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Relative quantity could not be determined due to round off error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY085 - Relative quantity could not be determined due to round off error ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY085, which states "Relative quantity could not be determined due to round off error," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management when dealing with effective quantities in a production order or a similar process. This error is often related to issues with rounding during calculations of quantities, especially when dealing with fractional quantities or when the system attempts to allocate materials based on certain criteria.
  Causes:
  
  
  Rounding Issues: The error is primarily caused by rounding discrepancies in the calculations of relative quantities. This can happen when the system tries to allocate materials or calculate quantities based on certain parameters, and the resulting value cannot be accurately represented due to rounding.
  
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: If the configuration for decimal places in the material master or in the relevant settings is not aligned with the actual quantities being processed, it can lead to rounding errors.
  
  
  Batch Management: If