How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1044 - Percentage for account assignment exceeds 100%; check input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Percentage for account assignment exceeds 100%; check input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1044 - Percentage for account assignment exceeds 100%; check input ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1044 Percentage for account assignment exceeds 100%; check input typically occurs in the context of project accounting or cost allocation within SAP. This error indicates that the total percentage allocated to different account assignments exceeds 100%, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Percentage Allocation: The most common cause is that the sum of the percentages assigned to various account assignments (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.) exceeds 100%. For example, if you have three account assignments with percentages of 50%, 30%, and 30%, the total is 110%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the project or cost allocation settings may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Account Assignments: Check the account assignments in the transaction or document where the error occurred. Ensure that the total percentage does not exceed 100%. Adjust the percentages as necessary.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If you find that the total exceeds 100%, you will need to adjust the percentages so that they sum to 100% or less. This may involve redistributing the percentages among the account assignments.
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Verify that all entries are correct and that there are no typographical errors in the percentage values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to allocate percentages correctly, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on project accounting and cost allocation.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment if possible, to ensure that the error is resolved before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to project accounting, such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), or others related to cost allocation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system, and there may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to account assignments and percentages.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If this error is common in your organization, consider providing training or creating documentation for users to help them understand how to allocate percentages correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your account assignments are correctly configured.