How To Fix /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS056 - Total percentage cannot be less than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Total percentage cannot be less than 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS056 - Total percentage cannot be less than 100% ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS056 Total percentage cannot be less than 100% typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with allocation or distribution of resources, such as in demand planning or supply planning scenarios. This error indicates that the total percentage of allocations or distributions defined in the system is less than 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Allocation Percentages: The sum of the allocation percentages for a particular product, location, or resource is less than 100%. This can happen if:
  
  Some allocations are missing.
  The percentages have been incorrectly entered or modified.
  There are changes in the planning parameters that have not been updated in the allocation settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning area or the master data that lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Percentages: Review the allocation percentages for the relevant product or resource. Ensure that the total of all percentages equals 100%. If there are any missing allocations, add them to ensure the total reaches 100%.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If the percentages are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. Make sure that the sum of all allocation percentages is exactly 100%.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data related to the product or resource in question. Ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct allocation percentages, refer to the relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific planning scenario.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) to access the relevant planning books and check the allocation settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for APO and allocation strategies to understand the expected configurations and settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect allocation calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS056 Total percentage cannot be less than 100%.