How To Fix /SAPPCE/JVAM1016 - Total of equity shares does not equal 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/JVAM1 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Total of equity shares does not equal 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/JVAM1016 - Total of equity shares does not equal 100% ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/JVAM1016 Total of equity shares does not equal 100% typically occurs in the context of the SAP Profit Center Accounting or similar modules where equity shares are being defined or adjusted. This error indicates that the total percentage of equity shares entered for a particular entity does not sum up to 100%. 
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered equity share percentages that do not total 100%. For example, if you have three shareholders with shares of 40%, 30%, and 20%, the total would be 90%, which triggers this error.
  
  
  Missing Shareholder Entries: If there are shareholders that should be included but are missing from the entry, this can also lead to the total being less than 100%.
  
  
  Rounding Issues: Sometimes, rounding errors in percentage calculations can lead to totals that do not equal 100%.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the equity share settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Entries: Go back to the equity share entries and ensure that all percentages are correctly entered. The total should equal exactly 100%.
  
  
  Add Missing Entries: If there are shareholders that have not been included, add them to the list and ensure their percentages are calculated correctly.
  
  
  Adjust Percentages: If rounding is an issue, consider adjusting the percentages slightly to ensure they total 100%.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP related to equity shares to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on equity share entries and any related configuration settings.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be used to manage equity shares, such as S_ALR_87012357 for reports or S_ALR_87012358 for equity share analysis.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to equity share entries.
  Documentation: Check for any updates or notes in the SAP Knowledge Base that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message /SAPPCE/JVAM1016 Total of equity shares does not equal 100%.