How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM003 - Sum of items in promotion pattern &1 is not 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Sum of items in promotion pattern &1 is not 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM003 - Sum of items in promotion pattern &1 is not 100 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM003 indicates that there is an issue with the promotion pattern in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the sum of items in the promotion pattern does not equal 100%. This is a common requirement in promotional planning, where the total percentage of the promotion must equal 100% to ensure that the distribution of the promotion is valid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Values: The percentages assigned to the items in the promotion pattern may not add up to 100%. This can happen if the user mistakenly enters incorrect values or forgets to include some items.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or miscalculations when entering the promotion percentages.
  Missing Items: If some items are not included in the promotion pattern, the total may not reach 100%.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Promotion Pattern: Check the promotion pattern configuration in the system. Ensure that all items included in the promotion have their respective percentages defined.
  Adjust Percentages: Modify the percentages of the items in the promotion pattern so that they sum up to exactly 100%. You can do this by:
  
  Adding missing items with their respective percentages.
  Adjusting the existing percentages to ensure they total 100%.
  
  
  Validation: After making changes, validate the promotion pattern again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Promotion Patterns: In SAP APO, promotion patterns are used to define how promotions are applied to products. Each item in the promotion should have a defined percentage that reflects its contribution to the overall promotion.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes in SAP APO to access and modify promotion patterns, such as /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROMOTION or similar.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing promotion patterns and understanding the requirements for percentages.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always double-check the total percentage when creating or modifying promotion patterns.
  Consider using a spreadsheet or calculator to ensure accuracy when dealing with multiple items and percentages.
  Implement validation checks or automated alerts in your process to catch these errors before they lead to system messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your promotion patterns are correctly configured in SAP APO.