How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG017 - You can only make an entry in either the Share (%) or Share Amount fields

/PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You can only make an entry in either the Share (%) or Share Amount fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG017 - You can only make an entry in either the Share (%) or Share Amount fields ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BNFCRY_MSG017 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry for a particular transaction or process where you are trying to input values in both the "Share (%)" and "Share Amount" fields. The system is designed to allow input in only one of these fields at a time to avoid ambiguity in calculations or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Both the "Share (%)" and "Share Amount" fields are filled in simultaneously.
  The system is configured to accept only one of these fields to ensure clarity in how shares are calculated or distributed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Your Inputs: Check the fields where you have entered data. Ensure that you have filled in only one of the two fields:
  
  If you want to specify a percentage, clear the "Share Amount" field.
  If you want to specify a specific amount, clear the "Share (%)" field.
  
  
  
  Re-enter Data: After clearing the unnecessary