How To Fix RESCSU037 - Percentage for share is not allowed to be greater than 100.00 percent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCSU - Error Texts for Settlement Unit

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Percentage for share is not allowed to be greater than 100.00 percent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCSU037 - Percentage for share is not allowed to be greater than 100.00 percent ?

  The SAP error message RESCSU037 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage allocation of a share in a resource-related context, such as project management or resource planning. Specifically, it means that the total percentage allocated to shares exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a percentage value for one or more shares that, when summed, exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three shares with values of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total would be 110%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows for incorrect percentage calculations or allocations.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the data was not validated properly, leading to incorrect percentage values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Share Allocations: Check the share allocations in the relevant transaction or configuration. Ensure that the total percentage does not exceed 100%. Adjust the values as necessary.
  
  
  Adjust Individual Percentages: If you find that the total exceeds 100%, you will need to reduce the percentage of one or more shares to bring the total back to 100% or less.
  
  
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent users from entering values that would lead to this error in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct percentages or how to allocate shares, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with a project manager or SAP consultant.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), or others related to project management and resource allocation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that address specific error messages or system behaviors.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter share percentages and understand the implications of their entries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RESCSU037 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.