How To Fix /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG021 - Total of premium shares in &1 (&2) must always amount to 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Total of premium shares in &1 (&2) must always amount to 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG021 - Total of premium shares in &1 (&2) must always amount to 100% ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG021 indicates that there is an issue with the total of premium shares in a specific context (likely related to a payroll or benefits configuration). The message states that the total of premium shares in the specified object (indicated by &1 and &2) must always amount to 100%. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the sum of the premium shares (which could refer to contributions, allocations, or percentages related to benefits or payroll) does not equal 100%. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The values entered for the premium shares may not have been calculated or input correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to how premium shares are defined or calculated.
  Changes in Business Rules: If there have been recent changes in the business rules or policies regarding premium shares, the system may not reflect these changes correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the entries for the premium shares in the relevant transaction or configuration. Ensure that the values entered add up to 100%. 
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings related to premium shares in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and that the percentages allocated to each share are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If there have been recent changes in policies or business rules, consult the relevant documentation to ensure that the system is aligned with the current requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the total of premium shares now equals 100%.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant configuration or data entry screens (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or community forums for additional insights on handling premium shares and related configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration or data entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message.