How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_MSG1104 - The total of distribution percentage must be <= 100%. It is &1%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_MSG1 -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The total of distribution percentage must be <= 100%. It is &1%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MSG1104 - The total of distribution percentage must be <= 100%. It is &1% ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MSG1104 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution percentages in a particular transaction or process. Specifically, it states that the total of the distribution percentages exceeds 100%, which is not allowed. The message also provides the current total percentage, represented by &1%.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to distribute costs, revenues, or any other values across multiple accounts or cost centers, and the sum of the distribution percentages you have entered exceeds 100%. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have mistakenly entered percentages that add up to more than 100%.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the distribution process that allow for incorrect percentage entries.
  Multiple Entries: If multiple entries are being made for the same distribution, it can lead to an accumulation that exceeds 100%.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Distribution Percentages: Check the distribution percentages you have entered. Ensure that the total adds up to 100% or less. You can do this by manually summing the percentages or using a calculator.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If the total exceeds 100%, adjust the individual percentages accordingly. You may need to reduce some percentages or redistribute them to ensure the total is 100% or less.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that you do not have duplicate entries for the same account or cost center that could be inflating the total percentage.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct percentages to use, consult the relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific process you are working on.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the distribution is processed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working in various transaction codes related to cost distribution, such as KSU5 (for internal orders) or KSV5 (for cost centers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the correct procedures for entering distribution percentages to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your distribution percentages are correctly configured.