How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT016 - Sum of percent entries exceeds 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Sum of percent entries exceeds 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT016 - Sum of percent entries exceeds 100% ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT016 indicates that the sum of percentage entries in a certain configuration exceeds 100%. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when defining capacity constraints, production planning, or similar scenarios where percentage allocations are used.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following situations:
  
  Excessive Percentage Allocation: When defining capacity or resource allocations, the total percentage assigned to different activities or resources exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three resources with allocations of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total is 110%, which triggers this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning book or data entry where percentages were not correctly calculated or entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it might have incorrect percentage values that do not adhere to the 100% rule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/OPT016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Percentage Entries: Check the percentage allocations for the relevant planning object (e.g., production resources, capacity planning). Ensure that the total does not exceed 100%.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If the total exceeds 100%, adjust the individual percentages so that their sum equals 100%. This may involve reducing some allocations or redistributing them among the resources.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: If the error occurs in a specific planning book or configuration, review the settings to ensure they are correctly set up according to business requirements.
  
  
  Data Validation: If data was migrated, validate the entries to ensure they conform to the expected format and values. Correct any discrepancies found during this validation.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved and that the changes do not introduce new issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book maintenance) or /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZE (for optimization runs) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization for detailed guidelines on configuring capacity and resource planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.