How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE187 - Total of premium shares in contract &1 must always amount to 100%.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Total of premium shares in contract &1 must always amount to 100%.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE187 - Total of premium shares in contract &1 must always amount to 100%. ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE187 indicates that the total of premium shares in a specific contract (identified by &1) must equal 100%. This error typically arises in the context of managing insurance contracts or financial products where premium distribution among different parties or components is required to sum up to a whole (100%).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Premium Distribution: The premium shares allocated to different components or parties in the contract do not add up to 100%. This could be due to manual entry errors or miscalculations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the contract types or premium share settings in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the premium shares may not have been correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Premium Shares: Review the premium shares assigned to the contract. Ensure that the sum of all premium shares equals 100%. You can do this by navigating to the contract details in the SAP system and checking the relevant fields.
  Adjust Entries: If the total does not equal 100%, adjust the entries accordingly. This may involve increasing or decreasing the shares assigned to different components or parties.
  Validation: After making adjustments, validate the contract again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the contract type in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for proper distribution of premium shares.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing premium shares in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing contracts, such as IP01 (Create Insurance Policy) or IP02 (Change Insurance Policy).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to contract details, as restrictions may prevent you from adjusting premium shares.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE187.