How To Fix RESCMS008 - Sum of percentages for measurement type &1 is &2%

RESCMS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCMS - Error When Determining Reference Factor

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Sum of percentages for measurement type &1 is &2%

What causes this issue?

The entries for measurement type &v1& in the objects are incomplete or
contain errors. The sum of all measurement amounts has to equal 100
percent.

System Response

Settlement is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for these objects for measurement type &v1&. Correct
the entries and start the settlement again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCMS008 - Sum of percentages for measurement type &1 is &2% ?

  The SAP error message RESCMS008 indicates that the sum of percentages for a specific measurement type exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the context of resource management or project management within SAP, where various measurement types (like costs, resources, or time) are allocated in percentages.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the total percentage allocated to a measurement type (denoted by &1) exceeds 100% (denoted by &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have entered percentages that, when summed, exceed 100%.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of measurement types or resource allocations.
  Multiple Entries: If multiple entries are made for the same measurement type, the system may not correctly aggregate them, leading to an overage.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCMS008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Entries: Check the entries for the measurement type specified in the error message. Ensure that the sum of the percentages does not exceed